Experts decry NCC’s back and forth approach in ending ‘call masking’
Telecoms industry experts have raised concerns over what they described as a clear case of indecision by the regulator, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), in handling the monster of call masking and associated sharp practices by some operators. Many of…
Nigeria’s risen 160m active mobile lines salutary to e-Voting next year—Expert
Following latest figures churned out by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), showing that Nigeria’s active mobile telephone lines has jumped from the 149 million in March to 160 million in April, indicating an increase of 11, 226, 713 million, digital…
No proof that masts, BTSs release harmful radiation—NCC
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), has once again reiterated its stand that there is no evidence to back the claims that masts or Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) produce radiation that is harmful to human health. Speaking at the recent 88th…
Minister, NCC cite conflicting figures on inflows in ICT sector
An official confusion capable of embarrassing the industry and causing distrust in the use of facts and figures coming from the nation’s telecoms sector is currently playing out between the leadership of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and the supervising…
Senate worried on wobbling speed of broadband penetration, to partner agencies
As it is becoming clear that the 2018 broadband penetration percentage of 30, adopted in the prevailing National broadband Plan (NBP) since 2013 to 2018, the Senate Committee on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Cybercrime has expressed worry, saying…
MTN’s September listing plan on Nigerian Stock Exchange alive—Tsaagane
MTN General Manager in Abuja, Mr Nikiwe Tsaagane, has again renewed the hope of listing its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) this year during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Science and Technology. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu. The…
NCC steps up telecom infrastructure protection, partners with security agencies
Lead regulator of telecoms services, the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) begun discussions with relevant security agencies on how best telecom installations, facilities and infrastructure can best be secured. Explaining issues during a workshop on sensitisation of law enforcement agencies for…
