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Following the restructuring and re-branding of its existing consumer outreach programmes, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja. Campus Conversation is featured as an important part of NCC’s new Telecom Consumer Conversation (TCC). Speaking at the event, which …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reminded and urged telecoms consumers to link their National Identity Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) before the expiration of the deadline of October 31, 2021 set by the Federal Government. The Commission gave the admonition during the NCC Digital Signature (NDS) …

.…“A mark of cohesion” – Danbatta.…“We thank the Nigerian Government for hosting WATRA Secretariat” – Ndiaye. An event of historical significance took place in Maitama, Abuja on 16th September 2021, as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, …

…As Danbatta leads delegation on a courtesy visit. Following approval of the National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) technology deployment in Nigeria by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, the Hon. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) …

As Nigerians expect implementation of the 5G network, fresh indication has emerged that the deployment of the network will take place in January next year.  Speaking  at a Town Hall Meeting on vandalism of power and telecommunications infrastructure, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, who disclosed this, said …

… deploys special Taskforce to Lagos As the demand for international passports continues to increase in Lagos Passport Offices, especially Ikoyi Office,the Assistant Comptroller-General, Zone “A” of the Nigerian Immigration Service, ACG Oluremi Talabi, has said that a total of 25,820 processed passports are yet to be collected in Lagos …

As the 61st Independence Celebrations draws closer, the Lagos State Government has reiterated that the unity and progress of Nigeria is non- negotiable.   The state’ Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Eleghushi disclosed this in his office during a briefing on the state of preparedness towards celebrating the nation’s …

The Osun State Government has threatened to bar civil servants in the state who are yet to get the COVID19 vaccines from coming to the state secretariat. The Special Adviser to Osun State Governor on Public Health, Dr ‘Siji Olamiju, who disclosed this in an interview with Punch, said  “The Ministry of …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared Oniwinde Adedotun, founder of AbokiFX, wanted. AbokiFX is a website that publishes the parallel market exchange rate of the naira against other currencies. Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor, while speaking today, September 17, at the end of the 280th Monetary policy meeting (MPC) …

Suspected arsonists set ablaze another office of the Independent Electoral Commissioner (INEC) in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu this morning September 19. According to eyewitnesses, the arsonists climbed through the perimeter fence to gain access to the office before setting it ablaze. The fire, which started in the early hours …