Tag: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
NCC rallies stakeholders for protection of telecom infrastructure
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, stated: “We will continue to enforce strict compliance…
NCC orders telecom operators to reactivate lines barred over NIN-SIM verification
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunication operators to reactivate all lines barred during the NIN-SIM verification exercise.
NCC asked to revoke directive to block Nigerians’ phone lines
“Directing telecommunications providers to arbitrarily bar the telephone lines of Nigerians is also clearly inconsistent and incompatible with the provisions…
NCC seeks elimination of multiple telecoms taxation
Adewolu said that multiple taxation in the telecoms industry had continued to be the bane of economic development in the…
Nigeria rated 11th in internet penetration globally- Danbatta
By Jessica Dogo Nigeria ranks eleventh in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage worldwide.…
Telecoms sector contributed N2.508tr to Nigeria’s GDP in Q1 2023 – NCC
The telecommunications and information services sector contributed N2.508 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), representing 14.13 per cent, in…
‘Ignore fraudulent messages on network shut down’, NCC says
The Commission had obtained clear indications from all service providers that all network services were now performing optimally.
No plans to strip NCC of its powers – Pantami
Pantami said there was no iota of truth in insinuations that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), was designed…
5G network has no negative health effects – NCC
Ugama reiterated the benefits of the 5G network saying that it was designed to increase speed, reduce latency and improve…
Senate confirms Prof. Bindawa as NCC Non-Executive Commissioner
Bindawa's confirmation on Tuesday followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Communications.
FG slams 6-months deadline on NCC
Pantami urged stakeholders to continuously refine the roles of players in the nations National System of Innovation by creating new…
NCC inaugurates Nigeria digital centre in Ilesa
Danbatta said that the centre located at Ilesa Muslim Grammar School, comprises four major components; ICT Tools, Power, Connectivity and…
NCC approves MTN, Airtel for spectrum auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Airtel Networks Ltd and Mafab Communications Ltd., as approved…
Unilorin’s Esther Gbeja wins NCC National Essay Competition
The essay competition with the topic: “5G Technology: “Opportunities and Challenges” received over 1,820 submissions from students in about 97…
NCC denies telecoms shutdown in Katsina, affirms Zamfara’s
Both Zamfara and Katsina, President Buhari's home state, are plagued by a wave of banditry and kidnapping.
Isa Pantami: NCC to release biodata of suspects using phones in 60minutes
Pantami said only security agencies were permitted to get bio data from any network provider if there was any suspicion…
We didn’t ask subscribers to submit phone IDs – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has debunked reports that it asked phone users to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity…
NCC renews Airtel Nigeria’s licence
Airtel Africa, a telecommunications provider in 14 countries, said the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of spectrum…
NCC alerts Nigerians on phishing scams, e-Frauds
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted Nigerians on the increasing incidents of fraud across various platforms, especially social media…
NCC activates 112 emergency code, warns prank callers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has activated the 112 free emergency call number
Not more than 3 SIM card for a Nigerian – NCC
The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to review SIM card registration and usage in…
Data subscription: NCC set to reduce price
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is working to resolve and implement the Federal Government’s directive on the challenges…
Broadband: NCC to ensure availability of spectrum infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is working on ensuring the availability of spectrum to boost broadband deployment and…
Internet users in Nigeria hit 119.5m in April – NCC
Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to 119,506,430 million in April 2019, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said. The…
NCC to ensure access to pervasive broadband
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will ensure access to pervasive broadband through an Open Access Model as a…
Internet users hits 114.7m in February – NCC
Internet users in Nigeria increased marginally to more than 114,752,357 million in February 2019, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has…
Deployment of 5G network will foster economic development – NCC
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for regulations and successful deployment of…
NCC establishes industry code to regulate internet access
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has concluded plans to establish internet industry code of practice to regulate internet…
NCC names Nwokike as new spokesperson
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Mr Nnamdi Nwokike as Director, Public Affairs, following the retirement of Mr Tony…
Fight against pre-registered SIM scam yielding results– NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says its awareness campaigns against the menace of pre-registered SIM cards, which has been a…