Nigeria, others to benefit from mobile industry $9bn pledge
The Secretary-General, UN International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, on Tuesday, said the mobile phone industry had pledged over 9 billion dollars toward the goal of connecting the world. Bogdan-Martin…
Lingering gas constraint cause of low power generation since January to date – TCN explains
Feb. 5, 2024 The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has explained that low power generation which has persisted since January to date is exacerbating daily due to the lingering gas…
Telecom: Nigeria Sees Steady Increase in Active Voice, Internet Subscriptions
Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications…
Maida @ NCC: When the man meets the moment, by Ken Ugbechie
The new gaffer at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, was a 13-year-old lad in 1992 when telecom industry was deregulated in Nigeria by the then military President,…
Maida Excited at Nigeria’s Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is excited at Nigeria’s impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)’s World Radio Communications (WRC) Conference 2023, holding in…
Nigeria Re-Elected as ITU Council Member
October 4, 2022 In clear recognition of the critical role Nigeria is playing on the global telecom stage, the country was re-elected on Monday as a Council member of the…
Pantami: Digital access must be prioritised for economic growth
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has emphasised the need for government, private sector and individuals to prioritise digital access for economic benefits and development globally. Pantami…
Our Experiences at ITU Bolstering Nigeria’s Digital Transformation – Danbatta
March 25, 2022 The Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) experiences as a long-standing member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has served as a booster to the Commission in its effective…
AfricaNXT 2022: How NCC Stole the Show, Won the Hearts of Youths
March 8, 2022 With 5G, there is something for everyone. Nigeria is kick-starting these massive benefits with enhanced broadband. 5G will bridge the fibre connectivity gap and with wireless broadband…
5G deployment will further support development of Nigeria’s digital economy efforts — Pantami assures
Dec. 13, 2021 The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has assured that by 2022, Nigeria would have the largest Fifth Generation (5G) coverage in Africa. Pantami…