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- 19 Feb 2023
NCC Redeploys Haru, Idehen, others in New Shake-up
Two directors of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Alhassan Haru and Mr. Efosa Idehen have been respectively redeployed to man the Technical Standards and Network Integrity (TSNI),…
- 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…
- 24 Nov 2021
NCC Has Committed Over N200m to Research and Development, Says Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),has declared that the Commission had committed over N200…
- 23 Dec 2021
Congolese Regulator Understudies Nigeria's Telecoms Market
Faith in the operational excellence and regulatory efficiency that have become the marks of Africa's foremost regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was demonstrated recently when a…
- 4 Oct 2018
NCC Extols VAS Contribution to Financial Inclusion
The Nigerian communications commission on Thursday said that the geometric increase in the number of Value Added Service (VAS) in the country has contributed in promoting financial inclusion policy…
- 28 Sept 2018
NCC Canvasses for Protection of Telecoms Infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission has sensitized stakeholders on the need for the protection of telecoms infrastructure in the country. Helen Obi, Head Zonal Operations, NCC, stated this…
- 1 Apr 2017
Take Advantage of 2442 to Stop Unsolicited SMS- NCC
As part of efforts to educate telecommunications consumers on their rights to quality telecoms services, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says subscribers could stop unsolicited text…
- 25 Sept 2018
NCC to Penalise Vendors of Non-Approved Communication Equipment
Any corporate entity found selling or installing communications equipment without obtaining the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) type approval test certificate would be liable to a fine of…
- 27 May 2022
NCC Says 40 Telecom Structure are Vandalised Daily in Nigeria
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has revealed that it receives over 40 vandalisation reports on telecom structures across the federation daily. It said the situation underlines the need for…
- 21 Dec 2023
2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue: Maida Calls for Conscious Measures to Reduce Waste
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has canvassed for conscious measures to reduce the electronic waste…
- 10 Aug 2021
NCC, NESG Mull Collaboration to Boost Telecoms Impact on Nigeria’s Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and contribution of…
- 14 Nov 2013
NCC to Review ETA, Threatens Sanctions against Non-Typed Approved Devices
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will carry out upward review of costs payable for Equipment Type Approval (ETA), and threatened severe sanctions against any voice or data operator in…
- 5 Aug 2022
NCC Restates Commitment to Fund Research as VCs Attend Roundtable
Prof. Adeolu Akande, chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has restated the commitment of the Commission to commit more funds to research and prototypes resulting…
- 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…
- 5 Jul 2019
NCC Raises Alarm over Influx of Substandard Phones
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised the alarm over the influx of substandard phones and other telecom devices into Nigeria. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of NCC,…
- 28 Oct 2021
Sierra Leone's Telecoms Regulator Visits NCC for Benchmarking
Nigeria's global ranking as a model in telecom regulation, and her status as a leading light of operational efficiency, solidarity and collaborative partnering in sub-regional and Continental…
- 27 Aug 2019
Nigeria Approves Spectrum for 5G Trial
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the spectrum for the trial of 5G services in the country, according to Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the commission, Danbatta,…
- 8 Dec 2014
Priority Communications Targets Datacenter Infrastructure, Rewards Staff
Priority Communications Limited, at the weekend, disclosed it plans to build a robust data center in the country, by year 2015. The company which has been in existence close to a decade, said that it…
- 9 Dec 2025
How Nigerian Companies are Leading a More Responsible Digital Transformation
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria Artificial intelligence is everywhere–in polished social media posts, in the recommendations that guide our viewing habits, and in the bots that handle…
- 28 Jul 2008
Dearth of Manpower Bane of Telecom Development
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is at a critical period in the quest for development. The sector has been bedeviled with quality of service issues, some of which are within the purview of…
- 21 Jan 2026
Banks to Cut Fraud Response Times to Under 30 Minutes
Banks in the country have agreed to reduce fraud response times to under 30 minutes, a move expected to significantly improve recovery outcomes and limit systemic risk, according to the Central Bank…
- 29 Jun 2026
NCC Ranked Among Nigeria's Top 3 Best-Performing Federal Agencies
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been ranked among the top three best-performing Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms…
- 15 Dec 2008
IDC’s “IT in Government†Roadshow Ends in Abuja
“Technology will alter the way government performs as Governments across the globe are challenged to optimize technology for positive results, create mission success for their entity, and…