L-R: Mr. Lucky Ubani, Lead, Regulatory Technical, Airtel Networks Limited; Engr. Anthony Ikemefuna, Assistant Director, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Engr. Bako Wakil, Director, Technical Standards and Network Integrity, NCC; Mrs. Yetunde Akinloye, Director, Policy Competition and Economic Analysis, NCC; Mr. Johnson Oyewo, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, MTN; Mr. Peter Adu, …

In keeping with its commitment to continuously keep stakeholders in the country’s telecoms sector informed, educated and protected, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to, once again, notify the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. An Iranian hacking group known as …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded N20 million grant to four deserving Nigerian tech startups in furtherance of its commitment to encourage development of new indigenous technologies and contents, that are oriented in cutting-edge research to stimulate sustainable economic growth. The four tech startups are: Clearflow System Hub, Aelaus …

– Advises Telecom Consumers to be Guided by Awareness Campaigns on cybersecurity.The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has stated that the Commission is irrevocably committed to boosting the nation’s digital economy through responsive regulations. Danbatta gave this assurance at the Commission’s …

.…Sets conditions for prospective bidders. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially declared that the auction of the 3.5 Gigahertz (3.5 GHz) spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, will take place on December 13, 2021. According to the Information Memorandum (IM) presented by the Commission …

…Lists measures to guard against attack.The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to alert millions of Nigerian telecom consumers of the existence of new, high-risk and extremely-damaging, Malware called Flubot. A malware is a generic word used to describe a virus or software, designed specially to “disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized …

.…Tasks media on national peace and unity.…Says emergency centres now 24. Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the Commission’s Emergency Communications Centres (ECC) have become a rallying …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly warned telecomsconsumers to ensure they do not allow their National Identification Number (NIN) to belinked to another person’s Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, no matter how closethe person is to them. The Commission gave the warning during its third run Telecom Consumer Town …

A fuji musician apparently disrespecting the Olúwòó of Ìwó, a paramount traditional Yorùbá king with a rich cultural heritage. One can blame the Fuji maestro for asperity, disrespect and the rudeness of his interaction with the traditional ruler. He ought to know better. But I saw so many things else …

…As Danbatta pledges support for small operators. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has enjoined telecom licensees to always comply with the provisions of extant laws, subsidiary legislation and other regulatory frameworks put in place by the Commission to ensure a more …