NCC introduces what parents can do to keep children safe online (Part 1)
The Nigerian telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a rare step in the comity of industry regulators to come up with practical steps to keep children safe online. The Commission believes that the fusion of children and…
NCC seeks entries from tech hubs, start-ups on digital solutions for diseases
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has invited entries from Tech Hubs, Startups and Innovation Digital SMEs for adaptable digital solutions that would address the impacts of pandemic and epidemic prone-diseases in Nigeria to a virtual Hackathon. Business Hilights recalls that…
Minister unveils pedestal to drive Federal Government’s digital economy vision
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has revealed that the newly luanched Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2020-2024 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will be a pedestal to drive the implementation of the Federal…
SMP’ll be more successful with ATCON’s collaboration—Teniola
Strong indications have continued to emerge on the chances of success and early breakthrough in the implementation of the newly launched Strategic Management Plan (SMP) 2020-2024 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) under its supervising Ministry of Communications and Digital…
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…
(Special Report) NCC: Giving digital boost to President Muhammadu Buhari’s Next Level Agenda
By Dr Henry Nkemadu (NCC) On June 12, Nigeria will be celebrating “Democracy Day” and Twenty-one (21) years of uninterrupted democratic rule. And the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) riding on its mandate to connect Nigeria and create an information rich…
NCC gives insights on policy for deployment of 5G in Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission) is mandated by Section 4(q) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the NCA), to prepare and implement programmes and plans that promote and ensure the development of the communications industry and the provision of…
NCC, FIRS seal MoU for ascertaining VAT elements of telcos’ transactions
In line with its inter-agency collaboration, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to ensure the tax agency ascertain accuracy and completeness of value added tax (VAT) elements…
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…
ATCON congratulates NCC boss on his second term in office
The National President, Members of the National Executive Council (NEC) and the entire Members of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) have congratulated Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta on his reappointment as the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian…
