NCC’s journey so far in achieving the Strategic Vision Plan
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba, in a virtual interactive session with media chiefs and editors on September 4th 2020. Speaking at the virtual conference Prof. Danbatta first acknowledged his reappointment…
Internet Society Report opens opportunity for Digital Economy in Africa
A new report published Wednesday by the Internet Society (IS) explains the steps African countries can take to bring faster and less expensive Internet connectivity to the continent. The report illustrates how better connectivity represents a key opportunity for countries…
Service quality gaps in 3G, 4G widening ahead of 5G revolution
Recent claims in far away Dubai, venue of the just concluded 39th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), by the Minister of Communications, Dr Isah Pantami that Nigeria is good to go in having infrastructure that can drive 5G, has attracted…
Jumia Report on 4G forces NCC to mull fresh Internet Industry Code of Practice
Barely few days after leading online marketing conglomerate, Jumia launched its latest Mobile Report 2019, revealing infinitesimal penetration of 4G LTE in the country; the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signalled readiness to establish “Internet Industry Code of Practice”. Though…
Jumia: 4% penetration of 4G casts doubts on networks’ coverage claims
Time has come for the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to issue an order making it punishable for any telco who pushes out unverified information bordering on coverage of its services. This is based on the fact that…
Dizengoff Nigeria, Ruckus Networks partner to drive Wi-Fi, networking solutions
Israeli international and mechanized agro giant, Dizengoff has grossed its business expansion into Wi-Fi technology in Nigeria with partnership with Ruckus Networks to tap into the massive investment windows presented by advancing internet penetration in the country. This was made…
Nigeria closes in on achieving 60% Internet traffic by 2021
With the feat of 40 per cent success in localizing internet traffic achieved in 2018, strong indication has emerged that Nigeria is heading to 60 per cent come 2021, that is next two years. In an interview, the Chief Executive…
(Special Report) Promo adverts, 4G efficiency in Nigeria at variance—BHIU
Getting to two years or more of claims of launching of 4G LTE in Nigeria, experiences of Nigerians that have migrated to 4G LTE seem too discouraging and very far removed from the claims imbedded in 4G advertisements by four…
NCC set to announce new cost-based pricing for retail broadband to save ISPs
Renewed assurances have come from the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that it is at the verge of releasing a new cost-based pricing for retail broadband that would give smaller operators competitive advantage to remain in business. In…
Rising local IXP speed driven by indigenous, foreign partnership—Rudman
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN), Muhammed Rudman, has revealed that effective synergy between local and international players to connect to the IXP in Nigeria has jumped Internet traffic being exchanged in…
