Technology
NIN-SIM linkage: NCC directs telcos to bar unlinked lines from February 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed all telecommunication operators to bar phone lines of unlinked subscribers from February 2024. The directive was disclosed in MTN Nigeria’s corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), dated December 18, 2023. The commission, according to the filing, signed by Uto Ukpanah, MTN’s secretary, directed a full network barring…
Read More »NCC Request Applications for Educator on the Build-a-Thon Project
The Build-a-Thon is a project by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMoCI&DE), in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) that seeks to introduce Senior Secondary School Students to Embedded Systems and Maker Culture. The Build-A-Thon will be a 4-day event that will see a total…
Read More »WRC-23: Nigeria Joins Rest of World to Sign Updated Radio Regulations to Deepen Global Connectivity
At the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference. The Final Act comprises both the new and revised provisions of the Radio Regulations, an…
Read More »Transparency shall be our bedrock in telecom regulation – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution. Maida spoke during a courtesy visit…
Read More »Maida Excited at Nigeria’s Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
Maida Excited at Nigeria’s Success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023 The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is excited about Nigeria’s impressive performance at the ongoing International Telecommunications Union (ITU)’s World Radio Communications (WRC) Conference 2023, holding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where two Nigerians…
Read More »Competition key in telecom sector, says Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has said competition is key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. Maida, who spoke on Wednesday when he received a delegation of management of Airtel Networks Limited in Abuja, said the Commission will give closer…
Read More »Maida Promises Support for Meta on Undersea Cable Initiative
Eecutive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively to Nigeria’s desire for investments that promote the agenda of government to achieve a robust digital…
Read More »NCC list Telecom companies with full licence payment
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has released list of telecommunications companies that have paid their licence fee in full. NCC on its website, revealed that companies listed below are those that have paid their licence fees in full, and have collected their licence documents for the respective telecommunications undertaking before…
Read More »Maida urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia…
Read More »NCC boss shares priority and vision at ITU-WRC Dubai, commits to improve consumer’s experience
Folarin Emmanuel Concisedaily Newsonline – The Executive Vice Chairman, of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has expressed is unwavering commitment in improving the quality of experience of consumers and advancing broadband penetration across the nooks and crannies of Nigeria. Maida disclosed this at the World Radiocommunication Conference…
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