Tag: ncc

NCC holds stakeholders forum on emerging 5G technology
December 4, 2018 No Responses

NCC holds stakeholders forum on emerging 5G technology

Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector on Tuesday in Abuja held a one-day stakeholders forum to brainstorm on Nigeria’s readiness for 5G and High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. The forum was organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), In his...
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Why we may not achieve 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – NCC
November 22, 2018 No Responses

Why we may not achieve 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the country may not achieve the 30 per cent broadband penetration target by the end of 2018, due to some challenges. The Head, Technical Standard and Network Integrity, Mr Bako Wakil said...
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NCC to Telecoms Operators: Pay Your Annual Operating Levy or…
November 21, 2018 No Responses

NCC to Telecoms Operators: Pay Your Annual Operating Levy or…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decried the non-compliance of telecommunications operators to the payment of the Annual Operating Levy (AOL). The Director, Licensing and Authorisation, NCC, Ms Funlola Akiode, said during the Annual Stakeholder...
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NCC Charges UNILAG, UI, OAU Others on Research, Innovation to Grow Telecommunications
November 14, 2018 No Responses

NCC Charges UNILAG, UI, OAU Others on Research, Innovation to Grow Telecommunications

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has directed funds to universities to encourage innovation in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this on Wednesday in Lagos, during the Second Roundtable with the Ac...
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MTN to Acquire Banking Licence in Nigeria, says CEO
November 13, 2018 No Responses

MTN to Acquire Banking Licence in Nigeria, says CEO

Rob Shuter, the Chief Executive Officer at MTN Group, says the group will acquire an independent banking licence in Nigeria by 2019. Speaking at a telecoms conference in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday, the MTN chief said it will put...
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NCC tasks state govt on investing in broadband implementation
October 18, 2018 No Responses

NCC tasks state govt on investing in broadband implementation

Prof. Umar Dambatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has tasked state governments to invest in the implementation of  broadband policy of the Federal Government. Dambatta made the call on Thursday in Kano, at a one-day s...
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Ojobo Lauds Growth in Nigeria’s Telecom Sector, Bows Out of Service
October 8, 2018 No Responses

Ojobo Lauds Growth in Nigeria’s Telecom Sector, Bows Out of Service

Mr Tony Ojobo, immediate past Director of Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has described the growth in the telecommunication sector as enormous and a boost to the country’s economy. Ojobo made this assertion at the Valedictory Sessio...
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Nigeria Outlaws Auto-renewal of Value Added Services on Consumers
October 4, 2018 No Responses

Nigeria Outlaws Auto-renewal of Value Added Services on Consumers

Many VAS Providers are full of Sharp Practices – NCC Insists Consumers are King & would be Protected Subscribers in the telecommunication industry may now be finally relieved of pains inflicted by Value Added Service (VAS) providers as auto-renewal o...
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UAE Satellite Operator Plan to Connect 300 Rural Schools in Nigeria
September 24, 2018 No Responses

UAE Satellite Operator Plan to Connect 300 Rural Schools in Nigeria

UAE-based global satellite operator, Yahsat,has planned to bridge the gaps in the provision of ICT services across the un-served and under-served regions with the announcement of a new collaboration with its Service Partners Hyperia and Zeta-Web in Nigeria. Bu...
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N5.87b fine: CBN reviews new evidence from banks, MTN
September 20, 2018 No Responses

N5.87b fine: CBN reviews new evidence from banks, MTN

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is reviewing new evidence from four banks and MTN Nigeria over the sanctions slammed on them by the regulator, it was learned yesterday. The banks – Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic-IBTC, Citibank and Diamond Bank...
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