Telecomms Archives — Page 12 of 17

May 8, 2021 No Responses

NCC To Balance Competition, Disruptive Technologies For Sustainable Telecoms Growth

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it was keen on balancing healthy competition with entry of disruptive technologies to ensure sustainable telecoms industry growth and development in Nigeria.The NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this in a statement...

May 7, 2021 No Responses

NCC Warns Telecom Consumers Against Sharing Cell Phone, NIN, SIM

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecom consumers not to share their cell phones, National Identity Number (NIN), and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards with others. Mr Efeosa Edehen, Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, NC...

May 6, 2021 No Responses

NCC Awaits FG’s Final Decision On 5G Deployment

The Nigerian Communications Commission is awaiting the Federal Government’s final decision on the deployment of the 5th Generation (5G) mobile network. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commissi...

May 5, 2021 No Responses

FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification Deadline To June 30

The Federal Government has approved the extension of the deadline for National Identity Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to the 30th of June, 2021. A joint statement signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC Dir...

April 30, 2021 No Responses

Buhari Lauds Ogunsanya’s Appointment As Airtel Africa CEO

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said with the elevation of Mr Segun Ogunsanya to Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa Plc, Nigeria’s flag has been hoisted proudly across the African skyline once again. Before his...

April 24, 2021 No Responses

Minister Unveils NCC’s Emergency Communication Centres In Enugu, Ogun

The Emergency Communication Centres (NCC) established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in both Ogun and Enugu states have been commissioned by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami. The two N...

April 23, 2021 No Responses

NCC Arrests Five Suspects Over Fraudulently-registered SIM Cards

As part of its routine enforcement activities to sanitise the industry of criminal elements, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has arrested no fewer than five suspected individuals for allegedly engaging in fraudulently registering and selling Subsc...

April 14, 2021 No Responses

NCC Sensitises Telecom Consumers At 2021 Enugu International Trade Fair

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its tradition of exploring avenues to engage with telecom consumers, has taken advantage of the opportunity of this year’s edition of the Enugu International Trade Fair to enlighten telecom consumers...

March 19, 2021 No Responses

The Rise Fund Invests $200m In Airtel Africa Mobile Money Business

Airtel Africa Plc has announced the signing of an agreement of 200 million dollars investment in Airtel Mobile Commerce BV (AMC BV) by TPG’s Rise Fund, a global impact investing platform. According to a statement signed by Mr Simon O’Hara,...

March 16, 2021 No Responses

NCC Restates Commitment To Tackle Fake Telecoms Devices

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is working with other consumer products regulatory agencies to tackle the importation of fake and bio hazardous phones and accessories into the country. The Executive Vice chairman of the Commission...

October 26, 2020 No Responses

NCC Grants MTN, 9mobile Approval For National Roaming Service

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for two mobile network operators (MNOs) to carry out trial on National Roaming Service for a period of three months, beginning from Aug. 1, 2020 and ending on October 31.In a statemen...

September 15, 2020 No Responses

438 Coronavirus Active Cases In Lagos Yet To Turn Up For Treatment

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that 438 active cases of COVID-19 in Lagos communities were yet to turn up for treatment in the state’s COVID-19 care centres. Abayomi made the disclosure through his...

September 1, 2020 No Responses

Nigerian Active GSM Subscribers Hit 199.3m

Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta on Tuesday said active GSM subscribers in the country have increased from 184 million in December 2019 to 199.3 million in May 2020.Danbatta made the disclosure a...

August 19, 2020 No Responses

Nigeria Wades Into MTN, Union Dispute

The Nigerian Government has waded into the trade dispute between MTN Nigeria Communication Plc and Private Telecommunication and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN). Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made the developme...