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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…

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NCC didn’t give N300 million subventions to NITDA – Management

Contrary to wide speculation by an online publication that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave N300 million to Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Commission states unequivocally that this information is mere falsehood, a statement by NCC Management signed…

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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…

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Cybercrime Act of 2015 classified telecoms facilities CNI—Minister

…Reminds State MDAs that lockup, tresspass now punishable The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Pantami has warned ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) of the 36 states and the FCT that in line with the provisions of the…

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Pay disputed taxes, seek legal redress later, ALTON advises MTN

In the interest of innocent subscribers and network stability and safety, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has advised embattled telecom giant, MTN Nigeria to see how it can pay the disputed taxes in Kogi State and…

‘NCC, NSCDC’s telecom infrastructure protection deal, a step to CNI status’

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), moved an inch towards a strategic move to accord telecoms facilities the status of Critical national Infrastructure (CNI). This stemmed from its Memorandum of Understanding on the protection of telecommunications infrastructure with the Nigeria Security…