Ahead lockdown, ATCON seeks National Right of Passage for technical staff
The fear of imminent lockdown by either the Federal Government or the State Government in an attempt to curb the spread of (COVID-19) coronavirus outbreak in the country has forced the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association of Telecommunications…
NCC’s TVWS framework coming to step up digital economy—Minister
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has reacted to the Television White Space (TVWS) framework being developed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), under the ministry’s supervision, with a verdict that it will fast track…
Soaring vandalism to deny targeted 70% broadband penetration—ATCON, ALTON
President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Engr Olusola Teniola has once again, warned that the nation’s fresh target of meeting 70% broadband penetration on the powers of the new National Broadband Plan 2020-2025 may fail if…
ATCON gives date for National Dialogue on Telecoms, ICT Sector in Nigeria
As logistics planning gets hotter, the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has announced the date and venue of the upcoming National Dialogue on Telecoms and ICT Sector in Nigeria. A statement issued by the Executive Secretary, Mr Ajibola…
ATCON highlights aims of planned National Dialogue on ICT sector
As planning enters final stage, the leadership of Nigeria’s lead ICT stakeholders’ group, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) under the leadership of Engr Olusola Teniola, has finalized plans to host a National Dialogue on Telecommunications and ICT Sector…
Just in: Latest hike in RoW to down broadband development in states’—ATCON
More professional bodies have continued to hit back at states authorities for their recent unilateral hikes in the cost of Right of Way (RoW) for delivery of fibre optic cables in the delivery of broadband infrastructure. Latest is the lead…
ALTON boss lists two game changers for digital economy future in Nigeria
…As ATCON boss seeks increased public-private collaboration In line with the trending new narrative of knowledge economy being driven by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of…
Pantami begins U-Turn, now thinks collaborative approach to ICT industry issues
For the first time, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, has agreed that the onerous task of expanding the frontiers of growth in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry is a collective responsibility…
ATCON plans to host Minister to know his agenda for industry
President of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr Olusola Teniola, has announced the readiness of the industry group to hold a special and high-powered reception to formally welcome the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah…
Can Senate drop Ndume’s Comm Tax Bill now Ghana has halted theirs?
…As ATCON fears shrinking N450bn yearly contribution to GDP Confusion may be the best word to describe a scenario that is currently playing out at the National Assembly over the recent introduction of Nigerian Communication Tax of 9% Bill by…
