Nigeria’s Telecom Sector: A Beacon of Hope amidst Challenges
By Johnson Ademola In the midst of political tumult and upheaval, there is a tale of remarkable progress emerging from Nigeria’s telecom landscape. It’s a story that should be…
Nigeria Calls for Open, Secure Internet to bridge digital divide
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…
Sweet telecom tales and a dutiful public servant, by Ken Ugbechie
Away from the wild and vicious political ecosystem, there are pleasant tales emerging from the nation’s telecom space. The statistics are as cheering as they are goodly. Stakeholders in this…
NCC Extends Submission of Application for Hackathon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023. To this…
French Government pledges €100million support for Nigeria’s creative industry
Sept. 22, 2023 Mrs. Emmanuella Blatmann, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, has declared her government’s intent to develop the creative and digital economy of Nigeria with €100 million. Blatmann made…
NCC has raised the bar in digital inclusion, innovation, enhanced security of cyberspace – Danbatta
Sept. 21, 2023 The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta says it has raise the bar in the area of digital inclusion, enhanced security of the…
The Verdict: NCC is a Worthy Telecom Regulator – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in…
Broadband penetration on fast-tract, says Danbatta, unveils achievements
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…
NCC Opens Applications for 2023 Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon as part of giving expression to its Strategic Vision…
Telecoms sector adds $39bn in investment inflow in 8 years of Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says telecoms investment inflow grew from $38 billion to $77 billion by the second quarter of 2023, an increment of…