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…
NASS to pass data protection bill within 30 days
September 26, 2022 The National Assembly says the Data Protection Bill will be passed into law within 30 days of receiving it from the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The Chairman…
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…
OSINBAJO INAUGURATES NEW COUNCIL ON INFRASTRUCTURE WITH PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION
August 24, 2022 …List plans to further reduce deficit, attaining 70% stock Collaboration between the Federal Government and the private sector will not only ensure effective coordination of infrastructure development…
Maiden Telecom Indigenous Content Expo: Danbatta Delivers Another First
At a time the country is experiencing economic downturn and dwindling foreign exchange earnings, Prof Umar Danbatta-led Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, is turning the screw to stanch capital flight and…
Minister kicks against planned implementation of 5% excise duty on telecoms sector
August 1, 2022 ….Gives marching order to stop importation of ICT, telecoms contents that can be produced locally The minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami has kicked against…
Buhari Reshuffles Cabinet, Swears in Seven New Ministers
July 6, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has announced minor cabinet reshuffle as he swore in seven new Ministers in the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday. The affected ministers swore in…
Pantami commissions Digital Nigeria Centre in Minna; charges students
The Federal Government’s agenda to transform the country to a robust digital economy was the core of the message of the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ibrahim…
Danbatta lists gains of NCC, 3R Pact on Revenue Assurance Solutions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has finally signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with its consultant, 3R Company Nigeria Limited, for the execution of the Revenue Assurance Solutions (RAS)…
Broadband: FG targets 70% penetration, affordable data rates by 2025
June 13, 2022 The Federal Government says it is targeting 70 per cent of broadband penetration and not more than N390 per gigabyte by 2025. The Minister of Communications and…