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Danbatta Lifts Platinum Award for NCC’s Performance
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Danbatta, has received the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng.) in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession in the technological and economic development of the country. In a ceremony held as part of the…
NDPC Commissioner, Dr Olatunji, applauds President Tinubu for signing NDPC Act
The National Commissioner, Dr Vincent Olatunji, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for renewing the hope of all Nigerians in the advancement of privacy rights and other fundamental freedoms both in cyberspace and in analogue transactions by assenting to the Nigeria Data Protection Act. In an official statement signed by the Head, Legal Enforcement and…
MultiChoice Africa Returns to Profitability, Affirms Commitment to African Entertainment
MultiChoice Africa Holdings has demonstrated remarkable resilience and achieved profitability, solidifying its position as a leader in African entertainment. With the release of MultiChoice Group’s (MCG) FY2023 financial results, MultiChoice Africa proudly announces its return to profitability, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey. Despite challenging market conditions, MultiChoice Africa’s unwavering dedication to telling African stories and its ongoing investment in…
Nigeria’s Telecom Access Gaps Drop by 53% – NCC
The number of identified areas of clusters across Nigeria without access to the telecommunications services has been reduced by 53.1 per cent as at the end of 2022. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, disclosed this at a recent telecoms industry stakeholders forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. …
Premium Times Releases Book by NCC’s Dr Ibietan
Premium Times Books, the book publishing arm of the Premium Times Group, is pleased to announce the release of a new title, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria. The book, written by Omoniyi P. Ibietan, is officially making its way to physical and online bookshop Monday morning in a unique alignment…
Danbatta Receives APPON Award,
…Assures of Broadband Support for e-Procurement The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) has conferred the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, with the “Excellent Service Delivery and Accountability Award”. The award, which was received at the 3rd Annual National Conference and…
Industry Leaders look forward to African Energy Week 2023 in Cape Town
African Energy Week 2023 (AEW), a highly anticipated event hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) holds in Cape Town, South Africa from October 16-20, 2023. This gathering, according to the organisers, will redefine Africa’s energy landscape, attracting influential experts, industry leaders, government officials and stakeholders from Africa and around the world. Under the theme,…
2nd United Nations Habitat Assembly Opens in Nairobi today
The second United Nations Habitat Assembly opens with a call for sustainable urban development and effective multilateralism to create more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities to emerge stronger after crises. The Assembly is taking place from 5 to 9 June 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. It is hosted by the government of Kenya in collaboration with…
AfDB to extend nearly $1m to boost opportunities for women-led businesses
The African Development Bank’s Gender Equality Trust Fund (www.AfDB.org) will provide a $950,000 grant to the Africa Small and Medium Enterprise Business Linkages Program in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The grant, which will supplement an earlier $3.9 million financing grant from the Bank’s Transition Support Facility, is expected to bolster 1,400 women-led…
Danbatta Opens NCC’s TTTR Forum in Bayelsa
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has declared open the Commission’s first `Talk-To-The Regulator ` Forum for the Year, 2023, holding in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. In his opening remarks, Prof. Danbatta, commiserated with the people of Bayelsa State and the entire nation on the flood disaster which…