The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is set to spend its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N41.6 billion in the provision of broadband connectivity in higher institutions, airports and markets. Speaking at a news briefing on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister, Prof. Isa Pantami stated that the N41.6billon...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are among Nigerians to be honoured with merit awards on Thursday, in Lagos. The event is the public...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked reports making the rounds on social media that it allegedly tracked and leaked the audio conversation of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. It would be recalled that Mr. Obi has also distanced...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to account takeover by hackers. In an advisory issued on Tuesday, NCC-CSIRT noted that WhatsApp,...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is training cadets of the Department of Computer Science, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), on modern warfare using Information Communication Technology (ICT). The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who revealed this on Monday in Abuja during a lecture to the cadets,...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers. Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commision, Prof. Umar Danbatta stated...
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) is to build emergency communication centres in 36 states of federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The aim is to bridge the gap between distressed and emergency response agencies in the country. Executive Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, stated this...
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved N24.2 billion for the provision of Internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim, has drawn the attention of the digital economy stakeholders and the general public of the Ministry’s activities before, during, and after the 2023 Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections. This is is countianed Ia...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The public concourse at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja is the first beneficiary of a Telecom Consumer Assistance Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). NATIONAL ACCORD reports that this was one of the series...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has engaged a broad spectrum of telecom consumers, operators and an array of other stakeholders on how best to curb data depletion in the country. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that event, which is the 91st edition of Telecom Consumer Parliament...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms sector. In what has become a tradition in...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT), in line with its mandate, has rolled out some advisories in the first few weeks of the year 2023 as cyber threat actors continue to devise means of compromising their targets. The advisories are...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), at the opening of the AfricaNext show at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Monday, attracted industry commendation for its efficient regulatory processes that have given verve to the realisation of full digital economy in the country. Chief Executive Officer of CashToken Africa, Mr....
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Nigeria and Republic of Niger have signed a bilateral agreement in Abuja for coordination of frequency utilisation along their borders to ensure seamless deployment of services around within the two countries. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by The Nigeria Communications...
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta has called for the inclusion of girls in the ICT sector. Danbatta said this was in line with United Nations effort to empower girls in techonolgy and close the digital gender gap. He said this at the...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, is set to receive the 2022 Regulator of the Year Award at the highly-coveted Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards. Vanguard Newspaper Limited, the organizers of the event,...
The Mafab Telecommunication Company has launched the Fifth Generation (5G) network and unveiled its logo in Abuja. The launch was held at the International Conference Centre, on Tuesday in Abuja. The Chairman of Mafab, Dr Mushabu Bashir, in his speech said the launch had added another chapter in its...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja – The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta was at the weekend in Lagos, decorated with an Award of Exemplary Leadership in Public Service. The award was conferred on Danbatta at the 12th Anniversary...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC), with provisions to deter unapproved lottery and gaming practices on telecommunications platforms through information and intelligence sharing. Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta...