Get Ready: How 5G Will Drive Up Nigeria’s Economy
September 27, 2021 With January 2022 date set for the rollout of the 5G network (the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular network), Political Economist explores the commercial values…
How Nigeria can leverage $11.5trn global digital economy – Danbatta
September 23, 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the digital economy has the potentials and offers opportunities for diversification from the oil and gas economy to put Nigeria on…
We have exceeded expectation in Broadband penetration – Danbatta
September 23, 2021 The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta said the commission having actualized the 8-point agenda it set in 2015, is now…
Senate constitutes conference committee on 2021 Electoral Act Amendment
Sept. 22, 2021 The Senate has constituted a Conference Committee for the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The committee will meet with that of House of Representatives to harmonise the…
Symbolism as Danbatta, Ndiaye, Hoist Senegal Flag at WATRA Secretariat
September 20, 2021 The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, on Thursday, September 16, joined His Excellency, Babacar…
Danbatta to Pantami: We’ll implement 5G for the benefit of Nigeria
September 16, 2021 The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has assured Minister Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, that…
SON gives out fake phones to security agencies in Kano
September 9, 2021 Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has distributed confiscated substandard (fake) phones and accessories worth N100 million to security agencies in Kano. However, this is counter to basic…
FG approves National Policy on 5G, clears air on health hazard
September 8, 2021 After due consultations among relevant stakeholders, the Federal Government has at last approved the National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) Network for Nigeria. Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical…
NCC renews MTN Nigeria UAS, wireless licences for another 10 years
September 8, 2021 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the renewal of its Unified Access Service (UAS) and Spectrum for wireless local loop 900MHz and 1800MHz band licences by the…
Danbatta lists benefits of Strategic Vision Plan, Gets Ministerial Commendation
September 7, 2021 The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta has listed the benefits of NCC Strategic Vision (Implementation) Plan (SVP) 2021-2025. According…