Just In: Senate confirms Danbatta’s reappointment as NCC Boss
The Nigerian Senate, the country’s upper legislative chamber, has officially confirmed the nomination of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta for reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Senate confirmed…
Danbatta set for confirmation as Senate Committee lauds 5-year Scorecard
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, is set to be confirmed by the Senate for his reappointment by the President for another five-year term in office…
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…
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 to inaugurate Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2020-2024 tomorrow
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will, on Tuesday 23rd of June, 2020, unveil a five- year (2020-2024) Strategic Management Plan (SMP). The launch is coming in line with the objective of creating a seamless strategy to augment its effective management…
Minister speaks on Danbatta’s reappointment, charges him on speedy digital economy
For the first time since the reappointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC)/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has charged the EVC…
NCC’s TVWS framework coming to step up digital economy—Minister
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has reacted to the Television White Space (TVWS) framework being developed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), under the ministry’s supervision, with a verdict that it will fast track…
Pantami targets Swedish Government for Broadband Infrastructure
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged the Swedish Government to support Nigeria’s quest to deploy more robust broadband infrastructure in the country, for economic growth and prosperity. Speaking at a dinner hosted…
NCC plans World consumer rights day, says consumers remain focal point
Ahead of the 2020 World Consumer Rights Day billed for Sunday, March 15, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said the Commission will continue to abide by all the tenets…
NCC to raise Socio-economic benefits, challenges of 5G at SMWL 2020
As the 2020 Social Media Week Lagos (SMWL) gets underway in Lagos, the telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given strong indications to host discussions with industry stakeholders’ on how the Fifth Generation (5G) networks will impact Nigeria’s…
