Nigeria has been ranked high on the advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as ‘G5’. According to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Nigeria ranks high at 71 percent in comparative legal, policy, and governance frameworks towards G5, with Germany, Finland, and Singapore leading the global chart. The report prepared…
In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and…
I welcome you all to this Public Inquiry, focusing on three vital regulatory instruments in the communications sector. It is also a privilege for me to address this esteemed gathering of experts, stakeholders and engaged citizens, all of whom bring valuable insights and perspectives that will help shape the future of our industry. Your participations,…
Welcome to this Public Inquiry, a vital part of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) mandate to create a dynamic communications sector. The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 empowers us to develop and amend regulatory instruments, and your input today is crucial in refining these regulations to address the sector’s evolving challenges.  We will review three key regulatory…
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has congratulated the newly-elected Executive Council of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). In a statement signed by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, the Minister urged the Council to “continue the trajectory of reforms in APRA,” while stressing…
Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, the Head, Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been elected as the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). By this election at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) currently taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Ibietan becomes a member of a three-man Executive…
In line with its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 to grant and renew licences, promote fair competition and develop the Communications Industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission) hereby informs all stakeholders of a temporary suspension on issuance of new licences in the following categories: 1.    Interconnect Exchange Licence 2.    Mobile Virtual Network Operator…
Led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijanni, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria, to train young Nigerians on latest 4G/ 5G radio and transmission technologies at…
Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West Afrcan region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections.  According to Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian…
Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections, following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West African region. According to NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications…
