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- 24 Nov 2022
3.5GHZ Spectrum: NCC Reassures of Effective Administration of Spectrum Resources
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured Nigerians of its commitment of ensuring efficient and effective administration of Spectrum resources, for the socio-economic benefit of the…
- 6 Nov 2017
We're Reviewing Licensing Framework for Spectrum Administration- Danbatta
By peter oluka The Nigerian Communications Commission has instituted processes that will lead to a review of the licensing framework for telecommunication spectrum administration in Nigeria. Prof.…
- 6 Jul 2022
Asaju, Spectrum Expert, Bows Out of NCC with Accolades
Engr. Oluwatoyin Asaju, former Director of Spectrum Administration Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission, who turned 60 recently, has bowed out of the regulatory body, after 17 years…
- 21 Jan 2015
NBC Hammers 35 Broadcast Stations Over 2011 Polls
Mark Ojiah, director of Spectrum Administration, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has said the agency sanctioned 35 broadcast stations for violation of the Nigerian broadcasting code during the…
- 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,…
- 19 Oct 2021
AfriTECH2021 Seeks Urgent Steps to Drive Inclusive Digital Economy
Stakeholders in the information and communication technology industry have stressed that accelerating innovation remains the best path to drive inclusive growth. L-R: Mr. Chinenye Mba-Uzoukwu,…
- 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…
- 30 Mar 2021
NCC Directors, Wakil, Asaju Bag NIEEE Fellowship
Two directors of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Bako Wakil and Olwatoyin Asaju have been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers…
- 28 Aug 2014
NCC, Stakeholders Dialogue on Best Spectrum Auction Model
Players in the telecommunications industry have tabled their positions hoping to influence the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) in the sale frequencies in the 2.6GHz Spectrum. Arguments swung…
- 28 Feb 2018
NCC Set to license Amateur Radio Frequency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the process of licensing 60GHz Band frequency for the deployment of Amateur Radio services in Nigeria. As a prelude to the licensing…
- 26 Dec 2019
NCC Invites Input on Proposed Drones Regulation
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has met with stakeholders, including the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to harmonise the…
- 15 Apr 2016
NCC Beckons Investors for 2.6GHz Licence Auction
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday said that it would auction 14 slots of 2.6GHz Spectrum for $224 million and beckoned on local and foreign telecommunications investors to avail…
- 13 Mar 2015
NCC, Stakeholders Move to Utilise 70/80GHz Spectrum Band
Ubiquitous broadband availability and affordability have become panaceas in measuring countries’ readiness to play in 21st Century world; and its transformative power as an enabler for economic and…
- 31 May 2016
New Spectrum Investor Gets License Soon
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) is currently undertaking a due diligence with a view of issuing license for the cumulative 30MHz in the 2.6GHz microwave frequency recent put up for auction in…
- 11 Mar 2020
Senate Committee Commends NCC’s Regulatory Performance
Senate Committee on Communications said it was impressed by the various regulatory interventions which the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken to ensure improved service delivery and…
- 4 Nov 2021
NCC Targets $987m @ December 10 Auction of 5G Licenses
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is expected to raise at least $987 million from the five slots of spectrum on offer for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) services in the country.…
- 29 Nov 2021
5G: NCC Approves Second Trial ahead Spectrum Auction
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a second trial of the fifth generation (5G) technology in the country as the deadline for submission of bids and Initial Bid Deposits (IBDs)…
- 30 Jul 2020
NCC Slams N25m on Telcos for Illegal Use of Spectrum
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned fives telecommunications companies for illegally using the 5.4GHz to provide services. Prof Umar Danbatta, EVC, NCC The five companies are:…
- 6 May 2016
NCC Opens 38 GHz, 42 GHz Spectrums for Licensing
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed plans to open up 38 GHz and 42 GHz spectrums bands for operators in Nigeria. According to NCC, the plan is part of measures to address the…
- 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…
- 20 Jun 2021
5G Deployment: Danbatta Inaugurates Spectrum Auction Committee
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a major proactive regulatory step by inaugurating a committee to develop the Information Memorandum (IM) for the auction of 3.5 gigahertz (GHz)…
- 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…
- 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…
- 19 Mar 2015
NCC Fixes May 5 for Broadband Frequency Auction
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said it would on May 5 auction 14 slots of 2.6GHz frequency for broadband communications services across the country. At a press briefing in Abuja…
- 17 Mar 2018
NCC Moves to Regulate Use of Satellite Communications Services
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the commission would create a legal framework to regulate the use of satellite communications services and…
- 13 May 2014
NCC to Sanction Frequency Jammers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned individuals and organizations that install frequency jammers which disrupt the free flow of communication traffic on their premises to remove…
- 28 Feb 2020
NCC Says 5G’ Holds Great Potential for Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Development"
Nigeria will derive huge socio-economic benefits from commercial deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) Networks, which will come with great potentials that will bolster Nigeria’s socio economic…
- 26 Apr 2018
NCC says National Roaming will End Rural-urban Digital Divide
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday national roaming and active Infrastructure Sharing in Nigeria would end rural-urban digital divide. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC Executive…
- 24 Feb 2017
Confusion as Thugs Vandalise MTN Office over Xenophobia Attacks
MTN Nigeria’s office in Abuja was attacked by some suspected thugs on Thursday in reprisal to the xenophobia attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The thugs, according to reports, catered away…
- 31 May 2015
Digital Migration: Border Towns Risk Frequency Interference
Nigerian towns sharing boundaries with some countries may experience frequency interferences from June following inability of Nigeria to meet next month’s deadline for all analogue broadcast to…