Category: Telecomms
At NDSF 2023, Stakeholders Restate Importance Of 5G Services
Stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry have restated the value of the Fifth Generation (5G) services, especially on the positive use of the internet to ease connectivity.They also noted that 5G technology has enhanced capab...
Telecom Sector Contributes N2.508Tri To Nigeria’s GDP
The telecommunications and Information Services sector in Nigeria has, in the first quarter 2023, delivered a handsome N2.508 trillion in terms of financial value contribution to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), representing 14.13 per cent. F...
Airtel Pays NCC N58.7b For Spectrum License Renewal
Airtel Nigeria, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa has paid N58.7 billion to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to renew its 2×10 MHz 2100 MHz spectrum license. A statement to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) signed by Company Secretary Simon O’Hara...
Airtel Nigeria Gets New MD/CEO
Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Carl Cruz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria. The appointment which takes effect from 5th May 2023, will also see Mr. Cruz join the Executive Committee as the Regional...
NCC Seeks Identification, Elimination Of Risks In Telecom Sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has embarked on a regulatory step to sensitize the industry about the need for proper and continuous risk identification with the view to managing such risks before they affect the health of the industry. A...
Danbatta: Telecom Policies Enhancing Digital Access, Media, Knowledge Production
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that diligent implementation of various telecommunications policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks has continued to enhance the nation’s capacit...
Pantami Decries Illegal Use Of Radio Frequency Spectrum
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has frowned at the activities of illegal users of frequency spectrum in the domestic economy, noting that its constitute a huge economic loss to the country. He said...
FEC Approves PPP For Satellite Internet Broadband
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the concession of Research and Development of Satellite Internet Broadband Project to ensure uninterrupted and high-speed fixed broadband internet penetration in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement s...
Broadband: Pantami Woos State Governors, Obaseki Shares Experience
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Thursday in Abuja, told a gathering designed for State Governors that the potentials of broadband are so enormous that if made available for their citizens, will be the...
Nigeria Re-Elected As ITU Council Member
Nigeria has been re-elected as a Council member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialised agency that oversees global telecommunication operations. A statement signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC Director, Publ...
NCC Deploys 84 IT Projects To Support Persons With Disabilities,
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed 84 assistive Information Technology projects at different locations in Nigeria to support people with special needs while supporting policies that enable disadvantaged members of the society to liv...
NCC To Generate N500b From 5G Spectrums Auction
The Nigerian Communication Commission(NCC) plans to generate over N500 billion as revenue for the Federal Government from the auctioning of two 5G spectrums in 2023.Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman, NCC, said this at an interactive meeting on 2...
NCC, NSCDC Strengthen Partnership To Tackle Crimes In Telecoms Sector
As part of measures to tackle criminal activities in the telecommunications industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). A statement issued by NCC’s Director of Publi...