5G: NCC Carries out Successful Mock Auction of 3.5 GHz Spectrum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully carried out a mock session for the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. The simulated auction, which took place on Friday, December…
How Glo dominated 2021 LAIF, Craft Awards
The 2021 edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF Awards) was dominated by national telecommunications company, Globacom, which won ten awards, consisting of five silver and five bronze medals. LAIF Awards celebrates creative excellence in the advertising industry,…
NITDA partners Independent Digital on software development
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has continued to display its commitment to the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) by constantly collaborating with relevant stakeholders with the aim of harnessing resources together to digitally…
Broadband coming to all 774 LGAs, Says NCC
Serious holistic, strategic plan being conscientiously implemented to address the infrastructure deficit in the telecommunications sector with the objective to bridge the digital divide which had undermined Nigeria’s march to a robust digital economy. Professor Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice…
Akande Tasks Telecom Operators on Licensing Obligations
The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has urged telecoms licensees across different segments of the Nigerian telecommunications sector on the need to adhere strictly to their licensing obligations in order to ensure…
Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery in Public Sector – Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said leveraging the potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to automate service delivery should be the next frontier of excellent service delivery to Nigerians…
MTN to implement MTN Group vaccine mandate, calls for vaccine equity
As a follow to the MTN Group’s announcement of its intention to implement a vaccine mandate across its operations from January 2022, Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, has voiced support, and confirmed MTN Nigeria’s plan to implement it…
NCC, ALTON back 2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
Nigerian telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have drummed support for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at Adam’s Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road,…
Strike by Air Traffic controllers forced NCC to move 5G deadline
…Not because only MTN submitted bid, says regulator The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been drawn to the front page headline of the BusinessDay newspaper of Thursday, December 2, 2021 with the title, “How NCC moved 5G…
NCC Highlights Policy, Regulatory Initiatives for Tech Innovation Development
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has outlined various policy and regulatory initiatives being implemented by the Commission to reiterate its commitment towards ensuring continuous development of the startups section of the telecommunication ecosystem in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and…
