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- 28 Apr 2022
NCC Says 5G Services‘ll be Available by Q4 this Year
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it is hopeful that 5G services will be available by the fourth quarter of this year in the country. Usman Aliyu, Head, Spectrum Administration,…
- 18 Jul 2018
High Spectrum Prices Inimical to Social Welfare in Developing Countries - Study
Better spectrum pricing policies are needed in developing countries to improve the economic and social welfare of the billions of people that remain unconnected to mobile broadband services,…
- 17 Oct 2024
MTN Launches Flagship 5G Experience Centre in Abuja
MTN Nigeria, leading telecommunications provider has officially launched the first 5G Experience Centre in Abuja, on Wednesday, 16th October, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment…
- 26 Sept 2019
GSMA Says High Spectrum Prices Disconnect Millions
The Global System of Mobile Telecommunications Association (GSMA), has said that millions of people will be unable to access mobile broadband services and improved network quality due to high…
- 16 Sept 2019
GSMA Report Shows How High Spectrum Prices Leave Millions Unconnected
The negative impacts of high spectrum prices on consumers can no longer be disputed, according to a new report released by the GSMA at ITU Telecom World 2019. The GSMA report titled, ‘The Impact of…
- 19 Jan 2026
NCC Unveils Spectrum Roadmap to Power Nigeria’s $1tr Digital Economy
As part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and accelerate the country’s push towards a $1 trillion digital economy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a…
- 7 Nov 2018
GSMA Cautions Mobile Operators on Access to the Right 5G Spectrum
The successful rollout of ultra-fast 5G services relies on timely access to the right amount and type of spectrum in the next year, warns the GSMA in an industry position released yesterday. As the…
- 4 Aug 2022
GSMA Study Finds IMT Ecosystem Ready to Support Use of 6 GHz Spectrum For 5G
The fast-developing 6 GHz IMT ecosystem is poised to play an important role in supporting 5G rollouts worldwide, a new report from the GSMA has revealed. However, whilst 6 GHz ecosystem developers…
- 10 May 2019
GSMA says Poorly Designed Spectrum Auctions Risk Harming Consumers
As 5G spectrum auctions pick up pace globally, the GSMA yesterday raised concerns into some auctions’ design artificially inflating prices, or inefficiently distributing already scarce spectrum…
- 17 May 2019
Poorly Designed Spectrum Auctions Risk Harming Consumers – GSMA
As 5G spectrum auctions pick up pace globally, the GSMA this week raised concerns into some auctions’ design artificially inflating prices, or inefficiently distributing already scarce spectrum…
- 13 Dec 2018
Mobile Industry Can Generate $565Bn by Unlocking Right 5G Spectrum - GSMA
Unlocking spectrum for the mobile industry to deliver innovative 5G services across different industry sectors could add $565 billion to global GDP and $152 billion in tax revenue from 2020 to 2034,…
- 10 Jul 2022
Danbatta, Ndukwe Applaud Steady Rise of Broadband Penetration
Nigeria’s broadband penetration recorded a quantum lip in the last seven months from November 2021 with a record of Seven Million new subscriptions, indicating a steady rise in the nation’s quest to…
- 12 Feb 2023
NCC Commits to Developing Digital Skills for Realization of Digital Economy
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to developing digital literacy skills required for the realization of full digital economy in Nigeria. Mrs. Freda Bruce-Bennett,…
- 15 Jun 2022
Nweke Urges FG to Honour Late Engr Olawale Ige
A call has been made to the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy for the naming of the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…
- 12 Jun 2022
We’re Making Progress in Enthroning 5G for Digital Economy - NCC
Nigeria has made some significant success in the drive towards enthroning national digital economy for the country. This was disclosed by Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief…
- 15 Dec 2023
GSMA Hails Groundbreaking Spectrum Decisions @ WRC-23
The World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) concluded this week with groundbreaking spectrum decisions that will shape the future of mobile communications. Governments agreed on new mobile…
- 27 Feb 2017
Nokia, Sprint Demo Massive MIMO at #MWC17
At Mobile World Congress, Nokia and Sprint are demonstrating the benefits of massive MIMO, showcasing how this technology can boost cell capacity by eight times compared to 4G LTE. The joint…
- 4 Feb 2021
How Successful Spectrum Awards Can Accelerate Digital Agendas Across Africa
By Akinwale Goodluck, Head of Africa, GSMA The benefits of mobile broadband are clear to see all across Africa. For governments that want to continue to expand coverage and maximise the benefits from…
- 6 Jan 2015
Ericsson First to Give Smartphone Users Indoor Boost with LAA
It is also believed that phone users spend more than 85% of their time indoors, however, a recent Ericsson ConsumerLab study conducted with more than 47,000 respondents across 23 countries revealed…
- 26 Jun 2018
Telcos Cry Foul, Oppose Transfer of Visafone License to MTN
Airtel and 9mobile, mobile network operators in the country, have opposed the transfer of an 800MHz from Visafone Communications to MTN Nigeria. Representatives of the operators said…
- 15 Aug 2022
BBNaija Level Up: Eloswag Becomes Head of House for the Second Time
The mood for the fourth Head of House games varied across both levels. While Level 1 housemates seemed a bit relaxed for the upcoming challenge, for good reasons, Level 2 housemates were on the tense…
- 4 Mar 2016
Nigeria Still Haven for Telecom Investors- Danbatta
With over 107 percent teledensity for voice segment of telecommunications services already achieved in Nigeria, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) and CEO, Nigerian…
- 5 Mar 2020
Ericsson Spectrum Sharing now Commercially Available
Ericsson has announced that its unique dynamic spectrum sharing solution has become commercially available for the first time. It has the capacity to allow communications service providers to quickly…
- 1 Sept 2015
Ericsson Targets Indoor Space for LTE Software Upgrades with New Suite
Over the last few years a major shift in connectivity has been gaining speed; especially the shift from a mainly laptop era and into a fully mobile era. The new era is driven by connectivity…
- 7 Apr 2015
Nearly Half a Billion LTE Connections Worldwide- Ovum
LTE subscriber numbers reached a new milestone with nearly half a billion connections worldwide at the end of 2014 according to data gathered by Ovum. North America contributed significantly to…
- 20 Jun 2016
CTO Appoints First Regional Advisors
Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has announced the appointment of two regional advisors on ICTs: Dr Marianne Treschow, Regional Advisor for Scandinavia and Northern Europe…
- 1 Jun 2015
5G Doubles Mobile Data Speeds with No Additional Spectrum- Ericsson
Today, LTE smartphone receives transmissions from one cell site at a time, and many different techniques are used to ensure that users stay connected as they move between cells. But, with smartphone…
- 1 Jun 2015
5G Doubles Mobile Data Speeds with No Additional Spectrum- Ericsson
Today, LTE smartphone receives transmissions from one cell site at a time, and many different techniques are used to ensure that users stay connected as they move between cells. But, with smartphone…
- 11 Aug 2015
Shake Up @ NCC as Danbatta, New NCC Boss Redeploys Staff
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reshuffled 53 management staff and reversed the deployment of some staff made in the twilight of his…
- 6 Aug 2024
Tosin Eniolorunda Innovation Challenge Rewards 3 Bright Young University-based Entrepreneurs
In a bid to build a supportive environment for innovation and create new pathways for a future where prosperity is inclusive, opportunities abound, and where the entrepreneurial spirit thrives, Group…