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- 15 Aug 2021
NCC Establishes NODITS Office for Implementation of Indigenous Content Policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that it has established the Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous Telecoms Sector (NODITS), designed to help guide the implementation and…
- 28 Nov 2021
Danbatta Charges NODITS on Effective Actualisation of Mandates
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged the Nigeria Office for Developing the Indigenous…
- 27 Jul 2022
NCC Rallies Stakeholders on First Indigenous Telecom Content Expo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has concluded plans to rally stakeholders to first expo to showcase indigenous content in the Nigerian telecom industry where practicable ideas would be…
- 5 Aug 2022
Pantami Reaffirms FG's Commitment to Indigenous Telecom Content
Prof. Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of the Communications and Digital Economy, has reaffirmed Federal Government's determination to reverse the trend of importation of all types of telecommunications…
- 27 Feb 2022
NCC Sets the Pace in FG's Indigenous Tech Development Policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given concrete expression to the Federal Government's drive to promote indigenous innovative technologies in Nigeria's telecommunication sector. L-R :…
- 28 Oct 2025
ntel CEO Outlines Roadmap for Nigeria’s Telecoms Resurgence
Mr. Soji Maurice-Diya, the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (ntel), has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reviving Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, with…
- 19 Jul 2022
Telcos Lose $2.16Bn Capital Flights - PIAFo
Organisers of Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo), dedicated to promotion of indigenous content in the telecoms sector, said the economy loses $2.16 billion to massive capital and labour…
- 21 Sept 2023
Danbatta Highlights Achievements Says Broadband Penetration on Fast-tract
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of…
- 25 Jun 2024
All SIM Cards in Use in Nigeria are Produced Locally - NCC
All Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards used in Nigeria are now produced locally, according to Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). A SIM card is an integrated circuit intended to…
- 31 Jul 2022
NCC Identifies 72 Action Points for Implementation of Indigenous Content Policy
Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said the commission has so far identified 72 action points to promote indigenous content in the…
- 16 Jun 2023
Danbatta Woos Investors at GITEX Africa on Nigeria's Broadband Future
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has invited international telecom companies and potential investors to take advantage of the…
- 25 Apr 2025
Legend Internet Plc Makes History as First Indigenous Telecom Firm on NGX
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), has made history with the listing of Legend Internet Service Plc as the first company in its Telecoms sector and the first company to be listed this year. Legend’s N2…
- 7 Mar 2025
MTN Strengthens Local Content Policy with Nord and GAC Partnership
MTN Nigeria, one of Africa’s leading ICT companies, has partnered with automobile giants, Nord and GAC Motors to reinforce its commitment to its local content policy and support made in Nigeria…
- 7 Aug 2022
FG to Begin Implementation of Telecoms and Beverage Taxes in 2023
Federal government through the Budget Office of the Federation has revealed that it will begin the implementation of its proposed excise duties on telecommunication services and beverages in 2023.…
- 7 Oct 2022
SVP 2021-2025 is Catalyst for 5G, Broadband Penetration, Telecom Infrastructure - Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says its Strategic Vision Implementation Plan (SVP) 2021 -2025 unveiled on September 7, 2021 was meant to speed up Broadband penetration, 5G deployment…
- 8 Oct 2015
Phase3 Telecom Bags 2015 Nigeria Customer Service Award
Phase3 Telecom has been recognised for its unwavering commitment to proffering the best solutions that enhance the availability of broadband connectivity to Nigerians. This was at a grand award…
- 1 Aug 2022
Pantami Rejects FG’s 5 Per Cent Excise Duty on Calls
Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, has said that he will take steps to ensure that federal government reverse its decision to impose five per cent excise duty on…
- 21 Aug 2022
NCC Stays with Consumers in the Face of 5 Per cent Excise Duty
Recently at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the federal government disclosed her resolve to commence the implementation of five percent…
- 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,…
- 12 Jun 2018
NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Implementation of the Nigerian Content Development Program in ICT
In line with the mandate of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to promote the development of IT in Nigeria and Executive Orders 003 and 005 of the Federal Government of…
- 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,…
- 3 Jan 2024
We are Building a Vibrant Tech Community in Anambra, Says Soludo's Wife after Visiting SID
Anambra State's Solution Innovation District (SID) on Tuesday played host t0 the First Lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Dr. Nonye Soludo, in an event themed "SID Tech Hangout with the First Lady of…
- 18 Aug 2021
Indigenous Telcos Seek 5 Years Tax Holiday, Special Intervention Funds
Indigenous telecommunications companies in Nigeria have appealed to the Federal Government to give them tax holidays of up to five years and a special intervention funds. This, they said, would allow…
- 15 Dec 2013
“God-fatherism” Killing Local Content-NIG
Nigeria Internet Group (NIG) has called on the federal government to ensure standards in local content development to encourage patronage of indigenous products. Adebayo Banjo, president, NIG, who…
- 13 Aug 2021
NCC Reinforces Commitment in Promoting Local Content Policy
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman/chief executive officer of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says that the commission is committed to the promotion of local content agenda…
- 18 Mar 2022
NCC Partners Lagos Business School on Capacity Building
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Lagos Business School of Pan-Atlantic University are considering forging a partnership that will result in developing customised capacity building…
- 28 Oct 2021
NCC Highlights Measures to Deepen Internet Connectivity for Businesses, Nigerians
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained some of the key measures it is taking to ensure broadband and internet connectivity impact businesses and individual teelcoms users in…
- 12 Jul 2013
Oriental Energy Partners Phase 3 Telecom on Broadband Connectivity
Oriental Energy Resources, a private oil & gas exploration and production company in Nigeria has signed a business contract with Phase3 Telecom, an indigenous Aerial Fibre Optic transmission…
- 19 Nov 2018
FG Commends Zinox Commitment to Local Content Adoption
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Director General of the Nigeria Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has hailed Zinox as an indigenous technology giant with the human capital potential and…
- 14 Apr 2019
Stakeholders Seek Review of Approach to Develop Local Software
Stakeholders in the software ecosystem have called for a review of the approach adopted by the federal government towards development of indigenous software in the country. Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim…