The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria's chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation inĀ  building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution.

NCC hosts Stakeholders Forum on A2P Messaging Licensing Framework

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) today hosted a virtual Stakeholders Forum as part of its participatory rulemaking process to discuss the licensing framework for a new licence category in the Nigerian telecom sector, the Application-to-Person (A2P) Messaging Licensing Framework, which the Commission is developing. In a speech by the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida,…

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AfDB Announces Plan to Build a State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Abidjan

The African Development Bank Group’s Boards of Directors have approved yesterday the proposal by the Bank’s Management to construct a modern, state-of-the-art building to host its headquarters in CĆ“te d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan. The executive directors unanimously approved the proposal, stating it was important for the Bank to maintain its strong presence in Abidjan and…

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Afreximbank and Egyptian Exporters Association empower 150 African SMEs

One hundred and fifty small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 10 African countries are set to become Africa’s latest businesses positioned for the global export market with participation in the Export Readiness Programme (RERP) implemented by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Egyptian Exporters Association (Expolink) in Cairo, Egypt. Designed to equip the SMEs with…

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Shell Nigeria Announces FID on Bonga North

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. Bonga North will be a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility which Shell operates with a 55%…

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations to address issue of illicit financial flows in the country.

NCC Issues Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector

GUIDANCE ON THE SIMPLIFICATION OF TARIFFS IN THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR (AS AMENDED) NOVEMBER, 2024. 1. Introduction This Guidance is pursuant to the regulatory powers of the Nigerian Communications Commission (Commission) under Sections 3, 108 and 109 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (Act) as well as relevant subsidiary legislations empowering the Commission in that…

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Abuja Agog, as Makems Excites Fashion Lovers at 2024 Jewellery Exhibition

Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Promotes FG’s local content policy initiative   Makems Jewellery, an Abuja-based fast-rising jewellery-making company in Nigeria, has set the city agog, as it recently held its annual jewellery exhibition with a wide range of trendy, fine and unique handmade, locally-produced and imported jewellery products on display for hundreds of visitors to the venue of the…

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Mele Kyari Oversees NNPC Recruitment Process

The Computer-Based Aptitude Test for NNPC Ltd.’s recruitment began today at various centers across the country. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mr. Mele Kyari,Ā  who visited the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja,Ā  stated that his visit was to ensure that the process is smooth, transparent, fair, and credible. He assured that…

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Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.

NCC ISSUES NOTICE TO LICENSEES TO UPDATE ADDRESSES & CONTACT DETAILSN

PUBLIC NOTICE The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby notifies all its licensees about their obligations under the Licensing Regulations 2019 to update any changes in their addresses and other contact details within seven (7) days of such occurrence. This is important for ensuring effective regulatory oversight and maintaining communication with the licensee. Accordingly, the Commission…

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