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NCC expects not less that N75b per slot of 5G Spectrum—EVC

The auction 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…

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NCC shuts down telecoms services in Zamfara to frustrate bandits’ communications

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed all telecommunications providers to shut down services in Zamfara State from September 3, 2021. This, the telecoms regulator said became imperative to address rising insecurity in the State. This came as the last…

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Europe tech industry venture financing deals total $11.9bn in Q2 2021

Led by $1bn venture financing of Celonis, total technology industry venture financing deals worth $11.9bn were announced in Europe in Q2 2021, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked an increase of 15.9% over the previous quarter and a…

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NBC seeks NITDA assistance on capacity building, transformation

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approached National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and sought for the nation’s IT regulator to intervene in digitization of its processes, to change the commission’s operation by incorporating the use of modern digital technology…

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‘Towards The Imo of Our Collective Dreams’; An APGA perspective by Chief Okeke

Being a presentation by Hon Anthony Amechi Okeke, Ezekwueche Aguleri, Coordinator, Soludo Support Group ( SSG), Lagos State chapter, on the occasion of The Doable Team 2023 Critical Stakeholders Canvass; themed: “Towards The Imo of Our Collective Dreams. The Chairman,…

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Book on Danbatta’s Speeches, Strategic Projects for Unveiling Sept. 7

All is now set for the historic launch of the compendium of landmark speeches and presentations of the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. Scheduled to hold at…

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Konga, Edo partner on job creation, online business

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has partnered with the Edo State government to create jobs for millions of youths in the state, while also empowering entrepreneurs, business owners and other beneficiaries in the state by bringing their products and…

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MTN Nigeria cooperates with FG, presents evidences of full tax compliances

Contrary to some reports making the rounds that MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is owing tax liabilities to the Federal Government, the company has reacted saying it was cooperating with the authorities and provided relevant evidences to demonstrate full compliance to…

(Special Report) MTN plans Nigeria’s first smart highway on 100km Onitsha-Enugu road

All is set for the introduction of smart expressways in Nigeria. This is coming on the heels of recent revelation by the leading telecom giant both in the continent and Nigeria, MTN that apart from taking over the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway…

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NITDA Affirms Stakeholder Engagement in Re-Enacting the NITDA Act, 2007

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in its efforts to ensure that Nigeria benefits maximally from the global digital economy, draws the attention of Information Technology sector stakeholders and the general public on its commencement of the process of…