The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would like to draw the attention of the public to a publication in a section of the media, purporting that the Commission is developing a regulation to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). For the avoidance of doubt, …
Read More »NCC’s Campus Outreach Programme debuts in Abuja
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 …
Read More »NIN-SIM Integration: NCC Sensitizes Telecom Consumers on October 31 Deadline
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) …
Read More »Digital Economy: Is Nigeria ready?
The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Muhammad Buhari has made concerted efforts over the years in building a central database for the country. It is no news that the country has suffered immensely for lack of a proper database especially in cases of crime-fighting. In this fight for …
Read More »Danbatta, Ndiaye, hoist Senegal’s flag at WATRA Secretariat
.…“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, …
Read More »5G: Minister Tasks NCC on Speedy Implementation
…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) …
Read More »Danbatta, Ndiaye hinge West Africa development on ICT
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta and Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Nigeria have hinged the development of West Africa nations on the growth of Information Communications Technology. Speaking at event to mark the hoisting of Senegalese flag at the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), Danbatta, noted that ICT remains …
Read More »Review: DANBATTA’S CATALYSING NIGERIA’S SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION THROUGH BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
By Prof. Chidi Emmanuel Akujor Introduction This is a book that has a total of 531 pages including 27 preliminary pages. It is well organized in 8 sections with each section corresponding fairly with 8-point Agenda of the Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) of the EVC’s first tenure. The organization of …
Read More »Why Zamfara State Govt backs NCC’s action on network shutdown
Fresh facts have emerged that the Zamfara State government is fully in support of the temporary shutdown of telecommunications network in the state by the Nigerian Communication Commissions. TheStory authoritatively learnt that the state Governor, Bello Matawalle and the state security council resolved to the shutting of the Global System …
Read More »NCC pegs reserve price of 5G spectrum at N75Bn
The asking price for a slot of 5G spectrum will start from N75 billion and will likely go to N100 billion after the auction process, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta said at a public hearing of the Senate today. “It is very …
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