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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Gwandu Seeks Unity among African Countries to Secure 600MHz Mobile Spectrum

Dr. Bashir Gwandu, the former Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as well as the former CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has called on  African representatives to the ITU’s World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum allocations critical for mobile connectivity in…

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NCC RELEASES REPORT OF THE PUBLIC INQUIRY ON THE DRAFT GUIDELINES ON PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING APPROVAL TO DISCONNECT COMMUNICATIONS OPERATORS (AS AMENDED)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission) pursuant to its powers,under Section 72 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) amended the Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Communications Operators (draft Guidelines). Based on the Commission’s participatory rule-making procedure, the draft Guidelines was published on its website for comments from the general public,…

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KEYNOTE SPEECH DELIVERED BY DR. AMINU MAIDA, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE 93RD TELECOMS CONSUMER PARLIAMENT (TCP)

KEYNOTE SPEECH DELIVERED BY DR. AMINU MAIDA, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE 93RD TELECOMS CONSUMER PARLIAMENT (TCP) HELD AT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY COMPLEX AUDITORIUM, AUGUST 8, 2024 Protocol, It’s an honor to welcome you to the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament, themed “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and…

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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.

President Tinubu issues Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure

President Tinubu has issued an Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure The objectives of the Order are to: designate certain Information and Communications Technology systems (ICT), networks and infrastructure operating in Nigeria, as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) develop cohesive measures and strategies for the security and of CNII, and ensure their continued operation; adopt…

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NASENI and Imose Roll Out Made-in Nigeria Laptops, Tablets

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and Imose Technologies Ltd, an indigenous Nigerian company, are rolling out made-in-Nigeria laptops and tablets for use by Nigerians. The 14-inch laptops and 10.5-inch tablets are manufactured in the NASENI brand name.  This move aligns with the agency’s mission to drive indigenous industrialization, local content and to…

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