The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, will be conferred with the esteemed National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award, among other notable Nigerians. The announcement was made in an advertorial signed by the Director General of the National Productivity Center, Dr. […]

In recognition of his effort toward entrenching a culture of anti-corruption in the communications industry, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has received an ambassadorial badge from chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed […]

The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has said that exploration of opportunities in the Digital Economy space is a sure way to eradicating poverty. The remarks were made in an address at the 9th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference on Leadership and Poverty Eradication […]

Information and communication technology (ICT) adoption and use are synonymous with empowerment because it efficiently transforms processes and acts as an amplifier of effectiveness in operations in every area of the economy, including commerce, agriculture, health, security, and governance. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) Executive Vice […]

Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, The Senate, has taken further steps towards strengthening the legal status for the country’s National Emergency Number 112, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) though it’s Emergency Communication Centres (ECC). This was released in a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr […]

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The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1
The long-awaited book, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1," is finally here! This groundbreaking work is the first of its kind to comprehensively chronicle the evolution and development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in Nigeria, tracing its journey from the post-colonial era to the present day.
This volume meticulously details the pivotal developments, policies, key figures, challenges, and innovations that have profoundly shaped Nigeria's ICT landscape. It also highlights how various sectors have leveraged digital technologies to innovate and boost their income.
Take a visual journey from Nigeria's very first telephone call, made by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, with accompanying historical pictures, to the intricate switches of old, and witness their remarkable evolution into today's cutting-edge innovations.
According to early reviews, "The Nigeria Digital Heroes: Volume 1" is an indispensable resource for research organizations, educational institutions, personal libraries, and the general public eager to understand the remarkable growth of Nigeria's new digital economy.
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Dr. Bayero Agabi

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