Technology
Nigeria’s telephone subscribers rise by13.87% to 222.5m in 2022
Concisedailynews- There were 222.6 million telephone subscribers in Nigeria as at end of 2022, a 13.87 per cent rise over the 195.5 million subscribers recorded at the end of 2021, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The NBS stated the figures in its Telecoms Data: Active Voice and…
Read More »9mobile invests over N70b on network modernization
9mobile, Nigeria’s innovative and customer-friendly telecommunications company, affirmed that its business is on the path of a resurgence following the enormous investments into its network operations and a strong commitment by the board and management to aggressively reclaim market share. This assertion was made at its Annual Channel Partners Conference…
Read More »We are not Responsible for Monitoring Social Media Contents – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not the regulator of the contents of the social media networks that many stakeholders have complained about. The submission came during a recent visit of the National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN), led by its Executive Secretary, Blessing Akinsolotu, who…
Read More »Airtel Nigeria commissions largest primary school in Gombe
Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, said it had commissioned its seventh adopted school, Government Day Primary, as part of its corporate social responsibilities initiative, ‘Adopt-A-School’. Airtel in a statement on Tuesday, said the project was commissioned by the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, alongside other notable guests, on March…
Read More »WCRD: NCC explains why mobile network operators should adopt renewable energy transitioning
Concisedaily News- The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), has called on Mobile Network Operators(MNO), Original Equipment Manufactures, to come up with renewable smart energy solution for telecom sites; says transitioning could reduce operational cost by 20%. The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, disclosed that 54,000 Base Transmission Stations(BTSs) across the country depend on…
Read More »NCC approves harmonized short codes, directs implementation
In line with its consumer-centric approach to telecoms regulation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria. The Commission has already set a deadline of May 17, 2023, for…
Read More »NCC Spotlights Renewable Energy on World Consumer Rights Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on clean energy usage in the telecoms sector. In what has become a tradition in the Commission since 2017, when it…
Read More »FG blocks 200 cyberattacks during presidential, NASS elections- Galaxy Backbone
The Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone (GBB) Prof. Muhammad Abubakar said the Federal Government had blocked over 200 cyberattacks during the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on Feb.25. Abubakar made this disclosure at the opening session of a two-day Ministerial Training for GBB’s Board members and Management staffers on…
Read More »NISS Seeks Collaboration with NCC to Improve National Security
National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving national security. Speaking during a visit to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta at the…
Read More »NCC Dedicate Toll-Free Number 622 as Presidential Election Incident Hotline
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has dedicated a Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline to enable voters and members of the public across Nigeria to report any issues that may affect them, or others, during the elections. NCC, Executive Vice Chairman Prof Umar Danbatta,…
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