Nigeria Telecoms in 2020: How NCC’s Regulatory Activities fared—(1)
No doubt, the Nigerian telecommunications sector in the year 2020 has been an eventful year with a lot of landmark regulatory initiatives by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Otherwise, fact-checks by Business Hilights show amongst others that tilights he policies,…
NCC pumps N362.34bn to FG, harps on Economic Diversification in Nigeria
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has described as key the role of telecommunications to the diversification of the nation’s economy. Prof. Danbatta made this assertion in his presentation to Course 29 Participants at the…
NCC steps up commitment to regulatory transparency, inaugurates ICPC unit
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to continually maintain high ethical standards in all its regulatory activities consistent with the Federal Government’s efforts to entrench the culture of accountability and transparency in the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of…
Danbatta to be Honoured with Prestigious Zik Prize December 6
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is billed to be honoured with the prestigious Zik Prize in the Professional Leadership category in Lagos, next week. The award will be presented to Danbatta by…
Danbatta, Radio Nigeria Kaduna discuss telecoms
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kaduna, hosted the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, where he discussed a wide range of issues affecting the telecommunications industry. Appearing on “Hannu da yawa”, a…
5G Consultation Ongoing –NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently published the Draft Consultation Document on the Deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Technology in Nigeria and wishes to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that the Commission has not…
NCC, EVC bag awards for Broadband Development @NTITA 2020
The developmental role being played by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, in advancing the frontiers of broadband development has been recognised at this year’s edition of the Nigeria Tech…
NCC to review InfraCo Framework, Funding Options
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has constituted a committee to review the framework for the licensing of Infrastructure Companies (InfraCo) and recommend sustainable funding options for effective implementation of the proposed national fibre project. The constitution of the committee was…
NCC to review International Termination Rate for Voice Services
…Begins cost-based study to determine new rates The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has flagged-off a cost-based study to set the new pricing regime for mobile international termination rate (ITR) for inbound international voice calls in the country. The ITR is…
Minister, Danbatta, others set for 2020 Virtual Internet Governance Forum
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, and other key players in the country’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector are set for…
