Tag: broadband

FEC Approves PPP For Satellite Internet Broadband
December 1, 2022 No Responses

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 signed by Manji Yarling, Acting...
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Broadband Penetration Hits 44.5% As NCC Reviews Short Code Services
August 10, 2022 No Responses

Broadband Penetration Hits 44.5% As NCC Reviews Short Code Services

Nigeria’s broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9 per cent in February 2022 to 44.5 per cent in July 2022, a figure considered hopeful for achieving the national broadband target of 70 per cent in 2025. ...
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FCTA, NCC Partner On 5G Deployment In FCT
February 21, 2022 No Responses

FCTA, NCC Partner On 5G Deployment In FCT

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has expressed the readiness of the FCT Administration to partner with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on deployment of 5G broadband in the territory.  Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary to the mi...
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Danbatta: Stakeholder Engagement Key To Broadband Implementation
November 5, 2021 No Responses

Danbatta: Stakeholder Engagement Key To Broadband Implementation

The government is putting greater emphasis on the continuous engagement of different stakeholders to secure their buy-in towards achieving the targets of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan (NNBP), 2020-2025, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Commun...
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NCC reiterates Commitment To Boost Broadband Technology
July 30, 2021 No Responses

NCC reiterates Commitment To Boost Broadband Technology

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with stakeholders as part of measures to ensure faster development of broadband infrastructure technologies in the country.  The Executive Vice C...
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NCC Boosts Broadband Penetration From 6% In 2015 To 45% In 2021
July 28, 2021 No Responses

NCC Boosts Broadband Penetration From 6% In 2015 To 45% In 2021

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com  — The Nigerian Communication Commission  (NCC) has grown broadband penetration in Nigeria from less than 6% in 2015 to 45% in 2021.  Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Office...
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