The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has restored regulatory services to one of its licensees, Globacom Limited after it successfully cleared its outstanding debt obligations to the Commission for unpaid Spectrum Fees, Numbering Fees and Annual Operating Levy (AOL). According to a statement by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the Commission “has also stepped…
Ten things you need to know about Dr. Aminu Maida, the highly regarded professional who was appointed the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Maida holds an MEng in Information Systems Engineering from Imperial College, London which he completed in 2002,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is delighted to be part of the 18th Abuja International Trade Fair organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at the Abuja Trade & Convention Centre, Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua Way, Airport Road, Abuja. Over the years, the NCC has continued to be a strategic partner…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) by the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003) has as part of its responsibility, the regulation of the Telecommunications Sector, as a  critical driver of Digital Economy in Nigeria. Today’s event is aimed at providing a platform to enable stakeholders share perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and…
A stakeholder group in the Nigerian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has commended the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for his remarkable leadership and the unprecedented achievements in the nation’s telecom sector. The stakeholders came under the auspices of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA)….
The Nigerian government has subscribed to a free and secure Internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative opportunities within the continent. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who canvassed this position at the just-concluded Africa Internet Governance Forum at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, said…
I am delighted to stand before you today as we gather at the 11th edition of the Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition. The theme for this year’s event is “Artificial Intelligence and Africa,” which is both timely and significant. It attests to our commitment to harnessing the power of technology to drive economic growth, social…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced new numbering format for fixed lines. That is in keeping with the responsibilities of the Commission under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, the NCC stated. In the process, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines Numbering Format has changed from eight digits to 10…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research, inviting Tech Hubs, and Innovation-Driven Enterprises (IDEs) in Nigeria to enrol their start-ups and their solutions in the Research through a Hackathon. The Hackathon is, in part, giving expression to NCC”s Strategic Vision Plan 2023-2025, which…
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of…
