Kano joins Lagos, other in RoW access to telecoms, grants MTN N221m waiver
Another State, Kano has joined the likes of Lagos and Bayelsa to provide soft landing for telecoms wishing to deploy fibre optic cables along its streets and major roads by granting permit fee of N221m to MTN Nigeria. This was…
NCC fast tracking two out of its strategic 8-Point Agenda—Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta has revealed that the Commission has started fast tracking two leading points in the launched 8-Point Agenda which is designed to drive the agency until 2020. The…
Banks yet to consider Etisalat’s parent group’s proposal on debt restructuring
It is not yet uhuru for Etisalat Nigeria as the new deal proposed by its core investors, the Etisalat Abu Dhabi, is yet to be considered by13 creditor banks. Business Hilights gathered that the parent company, Etisalat Abu Dhabi, had…
Danbatta in Lagos, renews caution on ‘WannaCry’ Virus to operators, subscribers
The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has renewed the official caution sent out to telecoms operators on the wake of the weekend’s merciless global Ransomware Virus attacks code-named “WannaCry”. Speaking in Lagos on Tuesday…
NCC remains the most consumer-centric agency in Nigeria— Abdullahi Maikano
There is no gainsaying the fact that since the emergence of GSM revolution in early 2000, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been on the toes of operators for the satisfaction of the Nigerian consumers. In this expansive media chat…
NCC identifies core challenges of telecoms subscribers’, ready with solutions soon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has identified improper and inadequate information, coupled with the appropriate channel through which unsatisfied telecommunications subscribers can voice out their grievances as key issues frustrating subscribers in the industry. Explaining more on the issue during…
Relief underway for Etisalat as NCC rallies CBN, affected banks Friday for talks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made apparent inroad over the possible amicable settlement of the multi-billion non-performing loans owed three banks by Etisalat Nigeria. This indication is coming after a meeting Thursday afternoon in Abuja between the Executive Vice…
NCC declares ‘state of emergency’ on QoS, asks CBN to ease forex access for telecoms
Lead regulator of telecoms activities, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has declared State of Emergency on Quality of Service (QoS) provided by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other service providers. This is coming against the background of rising frustrations suffered…
