NCC heads ministerial broadband implementation steering committee
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the team that will ensure effective monitoring and steering of the overall implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020-2025. This followed the designation of NCC’s Executive…
NCC, Cece Yara Foundation highlight risks children face on the internet
In keeping with its dedication to brining up Nigerian children in a safe internet environment, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in partnership with Cece Yara Foundation has come up with remedies in drilling young minds on the internet. In a…
Why NCC boss confirmation at Senate would be seamless—BHIU
President of the Nigerian Senate Tuesday read out letters from President Muhammadu Buhari at plenary. One of the letters conveys seeking of approval for the Senate on the reappointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for a second term of five…
NCC introduces new department to speed up FG’s Digital Economy Agenda
As part of renewed strategy and vigour for effective delivery of its regulatory mandate, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has created a Digital Economy Department, principally responsible for implementing programmes and policies aimed at fully supporting and promoting the national…
NATCOMS wants all phones coming to Nigeria to be with 3-Pin Quality Chargers
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to as a matter of urgency, engage Phone Importers and Manufacturers to ensure that ALL PHONES coming to Nigeria come with 3-Pin…
NCC targets socioeconomic transformation with ICT Parks schemes
Nigeria’s independent telecoms regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has embarked on the building of six Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Parks to promote socio-economic transformation of Nigeria. The ICT Parks are to provide Innovation Labs and Digital Fabrication…
Telcos’ to intensify fibre optic cable laying in Lagos, others –NCC
…Refutes 5G deployment insinuations The ongoing laying of fibre optic cables and the deployment of other telecoms equipment by mobile network operators (MNOs) across Lagos and other states is entirely to expand their networks infrastructure across the country to provide…
COVID-19: NCC’s 112 National Emergency Number on the rescue as cases hit 190
Just as Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 190 this Friday, 03 April 2020, the National Emergency Number, 112 established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is providing succour to Nigerians in the nation’s collective efforts to fight the spread of…
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…
NCC supporting stakeholders’ initiatives on fighting COVID-19
The telecommunications industry regulator, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says it has put in place measures to support initiatives by other stakeholders to curtail this scourge. The Commission, in conjunction with industry players and all other government agencies, has agreed to…
