NCC spotlights SMEs as catalysts for employment, wealth creation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups are catalyst for promoting wealth creation, employment generation and economic prosperity. NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Ubale…
Local content: Ban on SIM cards importation has created business in excess of N55bn for local manufacturers- Danbatta
August 23, 2023 …Eased burden on our demand for FX The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has recorded a lot of achievements since the first edition of…
3.5GHz Spectrum auction: Telcos kick against MTN’s request for second 5G licence as MTN justifies requestÂ
November 15, 2022 Some operators in the telecommunications sector have kicked against MTN’s request to participate in the upcoming 3.5GHz spectrum auction for 5G rollout in the country. The representatives…
Active mobile lines in Nigeria cross 200m as Broadband penetration hits 42.79%
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has told the global digital community that Nigeria has been witnessing phenomenal growth in its Information and Communication Technology…
Cable Equiano: Pantami, Danbatta Pledge Enabling Policy for Wider Connectivity
April 24, 2022 The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, and the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta,…
NCC Highlights Policy, Regulatory Initiatives for Tech Innovation Development
Dec. 2, 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has outlined various policies and regulatory initiatives being implemented by the Commission to reiterate its commitment towards ensuring continuous development of the…
Local Content: NCC Awards N20m Grant to 4 Startups
Nov. 8, 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded N20 million grant to four deserving Nigerian tech startups in furtherance of its commitment to encourage development of new indigenous…
Sierra Leone Telecoms Regulator Visits NCC for Benchmarking, says visit rewarding
OCTOBER 29, 2021 Nigeria’s global ranking as a model in telecom regulation, and her status as a leading light of operational efficiency and collaborative partnering in sub-regional and continental telecommunication…
NCC: Danbatta leads the cheers as Deputy Director, Jerry Ugwu, bows out
July 16, 2021 Jerry Ugwu is a pleasant personality; reserved and resourceful. He is a gentleman who is contented and has served the Commission creditably in the past one decade….
NCC to Balance Competition with Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Telecoms Industry Growth
May 7, 2021 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that in the light of disruptions in the technology ecosystem, it is keen on balancing healthy competition with entry of…