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Press Statement: NCC not Disqualifying Nigerians from Getting SIM

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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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) …

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NCC renews MTN’s operation license

 The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has finally renewed  the Unified Access Service (UAS) and Spectrum for wireless local loop 900MHz and 1800MHz band licences for the MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. This is contained in a notice by MTN Nigeria signed by the Company Secretary, Mrs Uto Ukpanah and posted on …

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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 …

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NCC, FIRS, Galaxy Backbone, others to promote e-Government adoption

In a bid for government at the federal, state and local government levels to be easily accessible online in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to citizens in the digital era, industry players such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Galaxy Backbone, …

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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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