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- 27 Jan 2017
Danbatta Says NCC Contributed N1.4tr to Economy
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), said the commission has contributed more than N1.4 trillion to the economy since its inception. Danbatta said…
- 5 Apr 2020
Okoroji, COSON Boss Renews N100m Lawsuit against NCC
Chief Tony Okoroji, chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), has renewed his N100 million lawsuit against the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), according to James Ononoiwu, attorney, to…
- 18 Oct 2021
NCC Tasks Licensees on Compliance with Telecoms Regulations, License Conditions
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of NCC, has enjoined telecom licensees to always comply with the provisions of extant laws, subsidiary legislations and…
- 5 Sept 2016
Nigeria ICT Sector Upbeat, Nets $35Bn FDI- NCC
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday said that over $35 billion had been invested in the nation’s…
- 4 Jul 2013
Etisalat Disconnects Unregistered Sims in Compliance with NCC Order
Steven Evans, chief executive officer of Etisalat Nigeria, has confirmed that it had fully complied with the NCC deadline of disconnecting all unregistered Sim cards by midnight on June 30. Evans…
- 6 Feb 2018
New CEO of Spectranet pays a Courtesy Visit to NCC.
Ajay Awasthi, New Chief Executive Officer, Spectranet Nigeria, recently paid a courtesy call to Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission.…
- 9 Oct 2020
NCC Board Visits Uzodinma, Imo State Governor
The Board members of the Nigerian Communications Commission, led by Prof. Adeolu Akande, its chairman, has paid a courtesy visit to Senator Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo State. L-R: Mr. Aliyu Saidu,…
- 24 Oct 2025
NCC, WorldsView Forge Partnership to Ensure Compliance on Legal Use of Autodesk Software, Copyright Works
Dr. John Asein, director general, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has assured the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WorldsView, Mr. Simon Tomilsson and his team, of the NCC’s commitment in…
- 21 Jul 2017
NCC Act Obsolete, Needs Rejigging- CJN
Justice Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria, (CJN), has said that the Act establishing the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has become obsolete and needed to be reviewed. The NCC Act…
- 19 May 2026
Maida, EVC NCC to Lead Speakers @ 17th Africa’s BoICT Merit & Leadership Lecture
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has has been confirmed as a Special Guest of Honour at this year’s Africa…
- 2 Aug 2016
Ndukwe, Ekeh Laud InnJoo as Max3 is Unveiled
Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, former executive vice chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) and Chief Leo Stan-Ekeh, chairman Zinox Group, have applauded InnJoo Mobile for its technological disruptive…
- 20 Jan 2016
Shittu, Stakeholders Head to Ibadan on Retreat
Mr. Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, National Assembly members, key Ministry officials, chief Executive Officers of NCC, NIGCOMSAT, NITDA, NIPOST, Galaxy Backbone Ltd and Universal Service…
- 12 Feb 2024
MCSN Boss Vists NCC DG, Seeks to Deepen Collaboration
Mr Mayo Ayilaran, chief executive officer, Musical Copyright Society Nigeria (MCSN), has paid a courtesy visit to Dr John Asein, director general, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), as part of…
- 13 Jun 2023
Danbatta Receives APPON Award, Assures of Broadband Support for e-Procurement
Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) has conferred the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar…
- 29 Jun 2019
119 Million Subscribers Have Access to the Internet – Says Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive (EVC/CE) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that 119 million subscribers now access the Internet in…
- 6 Sept 2020
Danbatta Gives Account of 5-year Stewardship, Sets Priorities for Second Term
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), at the weekend hosted an interactive session with senior media chiefs…
- 13 Jun 2016
NCC/MTN Reach 3-Year Payment Agreement, MTN to List on NSE
MTN Nigeria and the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) have allegedly reached an amicable settlement in the matter of the N1.04 Trillion fine imposed by the Regulator in October 2015 for MTN’s…
- 30 Mar 2022
Pantami Inaugurates New NCC's Board Member, Tasks Commission on synergy, policy implementation
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has formally inaugurated Prof. Mansur Bindawa, as a non-executive commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian…
- 11 Oct 2021
Eugene Juwah, Former NCC Boss Dies in Canada
Dr Eugene Juwah, former executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is dead. Eugene Juwah, Former, EVC, NCC Juwah, according to family sources,…
- 1 Sept 2008
Telecom Revolution is Key Driver of Development-Ndukwe
Ernest Ndukwe, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is a professional engineer with over 28 years of local and international experience. The…
- 1 Oct 2021
FG Worries over Spate of Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has raised the alarm over activities of vandals on telecommunications…
- 18 Mar 2014
Juwah @ Securex Explains Establishment of New Media & Info Security Dept
Eugene Juwah, vice chairman and chief executive officer, Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday acknowledged that cybercrime and security of information on the cyberspace has become…
- 30 Nov 2009
Ndukwe Reiterates Commitment to Improved Telecom Access
Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, chief executive officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated the commitment of the commission to ensure that every Nigerian has access to telecommunications…
- 24 Sept 2020
Danbatta, NCC Boss, Bags Prestigious Zik Prize
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has emerged the winner of the 2019 Zik Prize, in the professional leadership…
- 22 Oct 2025
Over 19,000 Fibre Cuts Reported in 2025, NCC Calls for Infrastructure Protection
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for urgent, inclusive action to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide,…
- 17 Aug 2010
Juwah Receives Atcon, Says NCC Shall Be Fair, Firm
Dr. Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has declared that the telecom regulatory body under his leadership will uphold…
- 26 Nov 2015
Senate Confirms Danbatta, EVC of NCC
The Senate yesterday confirmed Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as executive vice chairman (EVC and chief executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). He was appointed in Acting…
- 25 Jun 2021
NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Prof.Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the commission will continue to strengthen its various…
- 14 May 2024
Copyright infringement: NCC Accuses MTN CEO Of Evading Service of Court Process
Karl Toriola, chief executive officer of MTN Nigeria has been accused of evading service in a copyright infringement case. The legal team of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) led by Barrister…
- 27 Jan 2017
Danbatta, NCC Boss in Enugu, Says Telcos Must Observe KPIs
Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, the executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday paid a visit to the South East Zonal Office of the…