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- 26 Jan 2016
NFMC Wades into N34Bn Frequency Dispute
National Frequency Management Council (NFMC) has intervened in the vexed frequency storm involving MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Nigerian…
- 16 Aug 2022
NFMC Orders MDAs, Embassies, Others to Hand over Radio Frequency Spectrum
National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), has mandated radio frequency spectrum that are used by entities such as Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of Governments, Embassies, Diplomatic…
- 10 Sept 2018
Experts Urge NCC, NFMC to Enable TV White Space for Broadband Penetration
Telecommunications experts have urged Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and National Frequency Management Council (NFMC ) to expedite action in the licensing of TV White Space frequency for…
- 26 Jan 2022
ALTON Urges Caution Over Media Coverage of 5G and Aviation Operations
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged telecommunications subscribers in the country to be cautious over the on-going debate in the United State of…
- 18 Feb 2022
FG Officially Hands Over 5G Spectrum Allocation to NCC
The Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission. L- R: Engr Abubakar Ladan…
- 8 Sept 2021
FG Okays 5G Deployment in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council has approved the National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) Networks for Nigeria’s Digital Economy. Dr Femi Adeluyi, technical assistant on Information Technology to the…
- 18 Mar 2020
Pantami Says TVWS Framework Will Enhance Delivery of Digital Economy
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has said that the Television White Space (TVWS) framework being developed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),…
- 18 Feb 2022
FG Officially Hands over 5G Spectrum Allocation to NCC
Federal government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This is coming barely a week…
- 19 Dec 2021
Experts X-ray Spectrum Auctions @ Master Training Class
Spectrum managers and experts in related fields have converged in Lagos for a master training class. This is in In a bid for a deeper understanding and a better exposure to the global best principles…
- 27 May 2009
NCC Commences New Licensing Round for 2.3Ghz Frequency
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a new process for the sale of the 2.3GHz Frequency spectrum band following the cancellation of the earlier sale enmeshed in controversies, Nigeria…
- 27 May 2019
Policies, Environment as Stimulant to Telecom Investment
As focus in telecommunications services are shifting towards data which requires investment in infrastructure, stakeholders have urged federal government and its regulatory agencies in the ecosystem…
- 23 Aug 2020
Stakeholders Seek Rejig of Policies to Stimulate Telecom Investment
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) officially commenced his second term in office this month with great vigor to succeed as well as make…
- 15 Jun 2009
Botched 2.3GHz Spectrum: Nigeria Loses $2Bn Investment, Internet Revolution
Nigeria may lose some $2billion investment in its telecom infrastructure and chance to make broadband affordable and enhanced in the country unless the crisis generated by the recent botched…
- 26 Aug 2021
5G: Our State of Readiness is Very High- Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the Commission is ready for the implementation of the federal government’s position…
- 20 Aug 2021
How we Generated over N1Trillion in 2Years - Pantami
In its bid to deliver the promises made by President Muhammadu Buhari, to all Nigerians in terms of economic diversification, enhanced security and anti-corruption, the Federal Ministry of…
- 5 Apr 2020
COVID-19: No 5G License in Nigeria Yet- Pantami Clarifies
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has clarified that no license has been issued for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network services in Nigeria.…
- 22 Nov 2021
NCC to Release Final IM for 5G Auction as Applications Ends Tomorrow
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released the final Information Memorandum (IM) for the planned auction of the 5G spectrum licence auction scheduled for December 13, 2021. The commission…
- 25 May 2015
WaveTek Seeks eBand Adoption as Alternative to Buried Fiber
WaveTek Nigeria Limited has re-echoed the dexterity service offering e-band wireless systems promises as the most compelling alternative to underground fiber optic cables. Speaking at an…
- 8 Nov 2021
NCC Sets December 13 for Auctioning of 5G Spectrum
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially declared that the auction of the 3.5 Gigahertz (3.5 GHz) spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, will take…
- 9 May 2022
MTN Expresses Readiness to Deploy 5G ahead of Timeline
MTN Communications Nigeria (MTN Nigeria) Plc has said it was ready to roll out the fifth generation (5G) services ahead of the timeline contained in the Information Memorandum (IM) prepared by the…
- 5 Apr 2020
NCC Clarifies 5G Technology, Dismisses Link to COVID-19
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that there is no correlation between 5G Technology and COVID-19. Prof. Umar Danbatta, EVC, NCC This is coming on the heels of the recent development…
- 25 Oct 2021
Nigeria Rakes in N1.4Bn from ICT Everyday – Pantami
At least N1.4 billion is generated every day by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector to the Nigerian coffers, according to Prof Isa Ali Pantami, minister of Communications and…
- 4 May 2022
5G Spectrum: NCC Issues Final Letters of Licence Awards to MTN and Mafab
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed issuance of the final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum Licences to MTN and Mafab Communications, winners of the 3.5GHz…