3.5GHz Spectrum: MTN, MAFAB PAY FOR LICENCES

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

Provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum licence, MTN Communications Nigeria Plc and Mafab Communications Limited, have made their full payment of $273.6 million each for the 5G Spectrum license to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

33 YOUNG ENGINEERS BEGIN TRAINING IN PIPELINE PIGGING, CORROSION CONTROL, AS NCDMB REITERATES MANDATE

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Thirty-three young graduates of engineering, geology and related disciplines on Friday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, underwent opening formalities for a 12-month training programme in pipeline engineering, corrosion control and monitoring.

5G: EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES AND BENEFITS AWAIT FIRMS, DIGITALLY-INCLINED NIGERIANS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Strong indications have emerged that businesses and corporations in Nigeria are warming up to leverage on the high-speed, capacity and low latency features of the forthcoming Fifth Generation (5G) network rollout in Nigeria.

5G: NCC CARRIES OUT SUCCESSFUL MOCK AUCTION OF 3.5 GHz SPECTRUM

* Sets Stage For Main Auction On Monday Next Week

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully carried out a mock session for the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country.

5G: NCC ORGANISES CAPACITY BUILDING FOR MEDIA EXECUTIVES

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Ahead of the anticipated 2022 rollout of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has organized capacity building workshops for media executives in the northern and southern divides of the country, as part of efforts to support their continuous professional development critical stakeholders in the telecommunications industry.

8 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NCC'S 3.5Ghz SPECTRUM AUCTION

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Recently, the Federal Government launched its Fifth Generation (5G) policy. This was preceded by the auction of 3.5Ghz (gigahertz) spectrum by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which attracted the rave review of the industry watchers.

95% DIGITAL LITERACY IN NIGERIA BY 2030 PROMISING, SAYS PANTAMI

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, at the weekend in Gombe, said Nigeria’s march towards attaining 95 per cent digital literacy in 2030, as contained in the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), 2020 - 2030, now looks more promising than ever.

ABA POWER IS BENCHMARK FOR NIGERIA', SAYS ABIA STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATOR

By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State. Correspondent,, in Umuahia)

Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company, is the standard by which the other 11 distribution firms in the country will be judged.

AfricaNXT 2022: NCC ASSURES ON SAFETY OF 5G NETWORK

• * Highlights 5G’s Socio-Economic Benefits, As Commission Pulls The Largest Gathering At Confab

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The AfricaNXT Conference 2022, known previously as Lagos Social Media Week, has ended on an impressive historically note for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), having drawn the largest attendance and participation at a single session during the conference.

AGAIN, FG EXTENDS NIN-SIM VERIFICATION TO MARCH 31TH 2022

* As NIN Enrolments Exceed 71 Million

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has announced that the Federal Government has given approval for further extension of the deadline for the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) data verification to March 31th, 2022.

AGAIN, NCC WARNS AGAINST USE OF COUNTERFEIT, NON-TYPE APPROVED PHONES

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned consumers against the patronage and use of devices that have not been typed approved and counterfeit devices, strongly warning that such devices negatively affect the quality of experience while leaving their users vulnerable to losses and other discomforts.

AKANDE TASKS TELECOM OPERATORS ON LICENSING OBLIGATIONS

* As Danbatta Emphasises Role Of Feedback In Telecom Regulations

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has urged telecoms licensees across different segments of the Nigerian telecommunications sector on the need to adhere strictly to their licensing obligations in order to ensure the robust provision of services to the consumers.

Alleged Lekki Shooting: NBC SLAMS FINANCIAL PENALTIES ON ERRING AIT, CHANNELS AND ARISE TV STATIONS

By Azuka Okwosa (Media/Society Reporter)

For reporting offensive social media visuals and inaccurate stories about the alleged shooting in Lekki lagos during last week's youth protests, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has slammed financial sanctions amounting to Three million Naira each on AIT, Channels and Arise News television stations.

ALTON COMMENDS NCC BOSS, UMAR DANBATTA, FOR QUALITY REGULATION

• * As New Revenue Assurance Regime Begins In Earnest

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has praised the exceptional leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta.

ALTON RAISES ALARM OVER IMMINENT TELECOM BLACKOUT IN KOGI, OTHER NINE STATES AND FCT ABUJA

• * Calls For Urgent Intervention

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has expressed deep about the shutting down of telecommunications facilities in Kogi State as a result of disputes arising from unusual taxes and levies demanded by the Kogi State Government through Its Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS).

Amazon Warehouse Hit By Tornado, Leaves Multiple Dead

• *Some staff members still unaccounted for

By Chinua Albert Okafor @TheRoboRai

Amazon's warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois collapsed following storms and tornadoes across the Midwest and South on Friday night. Reutersreports that two deaths have been confirmed, and a number of workers are still missing.

AMIDST APPEALS AND PLEDGES, BUHARI FINALLY LIFTS FG'S SUSPENSION OF TWITTER IN NIGERIA

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

After several months of appeals, assurances from the management of Twitter to comply with best practices and coupled with hard negotiations with the Nigerian authorities, President Muhammadu Buhari bent over on Wednesday and lifted the Federal Government's suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria.

AMONG US RELEASED ON NINTENDO SWITCH TODAY

By Chinua Okafor @iam_robo_rai

Ah Among us, one of the games that kept us playing this year, this hit 2020 game by innersloth, is being released on Nintendo Switch today. The news was publicized during a special indie game-focused Nintendo Direct. The game will feature cross-play between platforms.

Apple Charging Extra $30 For IPhone 14 Battery Replacements Versus Older Generations.

By Chinua Albert Okafor @TheRoboRai

The iPhone 14 battery replacement will cost you $30 more than previous models (via 9to5Mac). According to Apple's iPhone battery service page, replacing the battery on any iPhone 14 model costs $99, an increase from the $69 price for past generations (except for the iPhone SE, which charges $50 for battery replacement). Although the battery capacity of the Iphone 14 models hasn't been revealed, Apple still says that it comes with the company’s “longest battery life ever.”

APPLE PLANS TO USE CHEAPER BATTERY TECHNOLOGY TO BALANCE COST OF 5G IPHONES

Photo by Dennis Brendel on Unsplash

By Chinua Okafor

With Apple moving to launch the new iPhone 12 line of devices this 2020/2021 the American technology company is trying to cut manufacturing costs due to the addition of 5G technology in this year’s “iPhone 12” line,