NCC Targets Rural-Urban Gap as Telecom Usage Surges 160% in Two Years
…Urges USPF to Move Beyond Basic Access Toward Meaningful Connectivity The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Aminu Maida, has urged the USPF Board to prioritise meaningful connectivity in efforts…
Nigeria to Deploy 90,000km of Fibre Optic Cable, 4,000 Towers to Close Digital Gap
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the current administration was committed to deepening digital infrastructure through strategic investments, including the planned deployment of 90,000 kilometres of…
Tinubu makes new appointments for NCC and USPF
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the boards of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), both agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of…
Digital Inclusion: USPF hands over Tech Centre to Ogun State Institute of Technology
Nigeria’s tertiary education got a boost in ICT with the handing over, Thursday, of a new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project to Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa,…
Prof. U.G Danbatta: A Visionary Leader of Nigeria’s Telecom Industry
By Sanusi Abdullahi Kiru In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, there are individuals who leave an indelible mark, reshaping the sector for the betterment of the nation….
Reps receive 1,014 contract documents from NCC over USPF
May 10, 2023 The House of Representatives has received relevant documents from the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) concerning 1, 014 contracts it carried out under the Universal Service Provision Fund…
NCC Deploys 84 IT Projects to Support Persons with Disabilities
September 21. 2022 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed 84 assistive Information Technology projects at different locations in Nigeria to support people with special needs while supporting policies that…
As Danbatta says NCC raised $563.1M for FG through 3.5GHz auction, 80m Nigerians have broadband access
April 1, 2022 The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta asserted that the NCC has acted superlatively in implementing…
New Awards to NCC, Danbatta Underscore Significance of Telecom Contribution to GDP
Jan. 24, 2022 On a note that signals a momentous year for the Commission, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has already put two awards in its kitty, as it receives…
FG Applauds NCC’s Commitment to Enhancing Digital Skill in Youths
Jan. 17, 2022 …We’re poised to deepening digital access – Danbatta The Federal Government has applauded the commitment and dedication of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) towards enhancing digital skills…