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NCC commits to uphold telecom consumers’ rights
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to uphold the rights of telecom consumers, saying they occupy important positions in the telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria. Its Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Lawal Maida, represented by the Executive Commissioner-designate, Technical Services, Abraham Ogbadami, said this on Friday at the 2024 World…
Read More »FG pledges to protect telecoms infrastructure – NCC
Story by: Abiodun Folarin The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will continue to prioritise the stability and security of the nation’s telecom infrastructure. In his opening remarks at the Telecoms Industry Risk Management Conference in Lagos, Executive Vice Chairman, CEO of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, reiterated the Commission’s…
Read More »NCC drops hint of 6G deployment, prospect of 7G
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has called for collaboration, innovation and proactive action to mitigate emerging risks ahead of 6G deployment. Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, said this on Tuesday during a two-day Telecoms Industry Risk Management conference, held in Lagos with the theme, “Evolution and…
Read More »NITDA restates FG’s commitment to advancing AI research
The Director-General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashifu Inuw, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to advancing the research of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Inuwa in a statement in Abuja on Friday by the agency’s Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs Hadiza Umar said this at the Innovate…
Read More »Nigeria’s teledensity drops to 102.3% due to upward population adjustment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed a drop in teledensity from 115.63 per cent to 102.30 per cent in September as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released, which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices. NCC’s Director of…
Read More »MTN-Glo Dispute: NCC hold MTN from disconnection of Glo Subscribers
By Abiodun Folarin The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced an hold of the Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to commence the phased disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) with effect from January 18, 2024 due to long-standing interconnection debt dispute…
Read More »Broadband: NCC targets 80% Nigerian population by 2027
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to broadband expansion into the unserved area, stating that it will make sure 80 percent of the Nigerian population is covered with telecom service. It stated that it will ensure that every business, including startups and multinational corporations, has equal access…
Read More »NCC: Broadband development, data centre services needed to achieve digital sovereignty
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says the country needs to intensify efforts on broadband development and increase support for data centre services to boost digital sovereignty. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman of NCC, spoke on Thursday during the fourth edition of the telecoms sector sustainability forum (TSSF) organised by Business Remarks…
Read More »NCC to unveil strategic plan for telecoms sector this month
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has said he will unveil a strategic plan for the telecommunication sector at the end of January 2024. Maida disclosed this when executives of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), Abuja chapter, paid him a courtesy visit…
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