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- 1 Jun 2009
US General Electric to Assist Revive Nigeria’s Rail System
Mr. John Rice, vice-chairman, General Electric Company, has assured that the Company would assist the Federal Government to revive the nation’s ailing railway system with supports in…
- 7 Jul 2021
Danbatta Applauded for NCC’s ICT Parks Across Nigeria
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice-chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been commended for its ongoing initiative in building Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…
- 11 Sept 2022
NCC Boss, Umar Danbatta, to Keynote Business Journal Public Presentation Sept 16
Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will deliver the keynote address as Distinguished Guest Speaker at the public presentation of Business…
- 18 Apr 2018
Rollout Services or Lose Licenses, NCC Tells Infracos
Infrastructure Companies (Infracos) must roll out visibly in one year after issuance of the licence, or they have their licences withdrawn, according to Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman,…
- 29 Apr 2024
Tariff Hike Threat: NCC Urges Telcos to Reduce Operating Cost
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecommunications operators in the country to embrace infrastructure sharing to reduce their operating cost. Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman…
- 6 Apr 2012
Dr. Ndukwe Chairs Beacon of ICT Awards 2012
Communication Week Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, has announced Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, father of modern Nigeria telecom and former executive vice-chairman and chief executive…
- 7 Apr 2013
Ndukwe, Others for Star-Studded BoICT Lecture/Awards-13
Communication Week Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria CommunicationsWeek , has announced Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, father of modern Nigeria telecom and former executive vice-chairman and chief executive…
- 26 Jan 2021
NCC Probing Quick Depletion of Data — Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that forensic audit was ongoing on data price deflation in the country. Prof. Umar Danbatta,…
- 13 Feb 2016
NCC to Sanction GSM Providers over Dropped Calls
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC), on Friday, said the Commission would sanction telecommunication operators who defraud Nigerians through…
- 28 Jan 2016
NCC Seeks Collaborative Effort to Protect Telecoms Infrastructure
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday moved to mobilize Nigerians to help protect telecommunications infrastructure against vandalism. Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman…
- 9 May 2017
NCC Decries Job Losses in Telcos
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice-chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has expressed displeasure at the massive job cuts in the telecommunications sector but submitted that it…
- 22 Aug 2021
Danbatta Lists Benefits of Digital Literacy to Socio-economic Development
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice-chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),has identified major benefits in promoting digital literacy in the…
- 24 Jun 2024
Tinubu appoints Tunji Bello as CEO of FCCPC
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission The Special Adviser to the…
- 11 Mar 2019
NASENI Seeks Better Home- grown Technology for Card Readers
With Nigerians still reminiscing over the outcome of the recent elections, the Executive Vice-Chairman, National Agency for Science Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Haruna Sani, has said…
- 16 Apr 2018
9mobile Bidder Must Show Technical Competence-NCC
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) will not approve the sale of 9mobile to any bidder without technical competence, Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman of the commission said on…
- 22 Sept 2016
NCC Spends N10Bn on Emergency Communication Centres
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said on Wednesday that the commission had spent more than N10 billion on the establishment of emergency…
- 29 Jun 2026
EVC NCC, Aminu Maida, to Lead Speakers @ Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2026
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would be the Special Guest of Honour at the 3rd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable…
- 10 Jul 2022
Robust Internet Service Provision can Facilitate Govt’s Digitization Drive - Danbatta
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that robust Internet Service Provision in the country…
- 5 Oct 2021
5G Spectrum: NCC to Auction 5 Slots- Danbatta
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to auction five slots of spectrum for deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) technology. Prof. Umar Dambatta, executive vice-chairman, NCC, disclosed…
- 15 Jul 2021
NCC to Auction 5G Spectrum by Q4 of 2021 — Danbatta
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will auction the Fifth Generation Technology (5G) spectrum by the Fourth Quarter (Q4) of this year, according to Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman…
- 30 Apr 2019
Danbatta Says NCC Plans to Develop Local Content Policy to Reduce Youth Unemployment
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the commission is ready to fully develop local content policy in the country, to reduce…
- 11 Apr 2017
Telecom Masts, Towers Constitute No Health Hazards – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says there is no health issue surrounding telecom masts and towers mounted anywhere in the country. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice-chairman of NCC,…
- 5 May 2021
Coca-Cola Supports Financial Inclusion of Over 20,000 Women and Youth in Nigeria through Special Intervention Program
Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited in partnership with Whitefield Foundation has empowered over 20,000 individuals with business skills across the 36 states of Nigeria through the Special Intervention Program…
- 12 Aug 2025
NCC Bars Ex-Officials from Joining Telecom Firms for 5 Years
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced strict corporate governance rules that will bar its top officials from taking up roles in telecom companies they regulate until five years…
- 7 Feb 2015
IPv6 Forum Applauds Inauguration of Nigeria Council
The IPv6 forum has welcomed the formation of a new IPv6 initiative with the establishment of the IPv6 Council Nigeria formed November 14, 2014 under the leadership of Mr. Muhammed Rudman, CEO,…
- 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…
- 27 Jun 2021
Danbatta, NCC Boss to Keynote 2021 BoICT Lecture Series
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has agreed to set the tone for this year’s Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (BoICT)…
- 29 Sept 2014
Olowude, Insurance Guru Is Dead
Remi Olowude, executive vice chairman, Industry and General Insurance (IGI) Plc is dead at the age of 63. Steve Ilo, senior manager, Corporate Communications, IGI, who confirmed his death, said an…
- 14 Feb 2012
Bells University Parents’ Forum Elects HiiT Boss as Chairman
Bells University of Technology’s Parents Forum (BUPF) has unanimously elected Kayode Shobajo, CEO, HiiT Plc as its new chairman to run the affairs of the forum for the next one year. Shobajo was the…
- 23 Mar 2012
Customs to Implement Enhanced e-Clearance Structure
Search for a structure for improved revenue generation involving due electronic clearance procedure, the Nigeria Customs Service meditates on introducing a-single window platform that will facilitate…