NCC COMMITS TO BRIDGING DIGITAL GENDER DIVIDE

• * As Commission's Boss, Prof. Umar Danbatta, Bags 'Icon Of Digital Revolution Award'

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to bridging growing gender-oriented digital divide to accelerate inclusive economic prosperity for all Nigerian citizens.

NCC COMMITTED TO FG'S ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADE, SAYS UMAR DANBATTA

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

Consistent with its recognition as an ethically-compliant public institution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other government agencies towards supporting Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaigns.

NCC COMMITTED TO GENDER EQUALITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPACE

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to ensuring there is a balance in the representation of females in the information technology (IT) ecosystem.

NCC COMMITTED TO REGIONAL DIGITAL INTEGRATION....Maida

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

In line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region.

NCC COMMITTED TO TACKLING TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE DEFICIT.....Danbatta

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

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said the NCC is irrevocably committed to the implementation of various regulatory initiatives and programmes, in collaboration with all stakeholders in the telecom ecosystem, towards bridging identified gaps and shortages in critical telecom infrastructure in the country.

NCC CONVENES STAKEHOLDERS FORUM ON DECEMBER 5G AUCTION

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

The proposed auction of two lots in the 3.5GHz Spectrum for the deployment of 5G services, set to take place in December 2022, is gathering steam and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arraignments to host an engagement session with stakeholders to discuss and provide more insight into the Draft Information Memorandum that will guide the process.

NCC DEBUNKS MEDIA REPORT THAT THE COMMISSION INCURRED DEFICIT IN 2021 BUDGET

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

The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said it's attention has been drawn to an online publication with a headline titled: “NCC Incurs a Deficit of N17bn, Spending N35.2bn on Personnel, Consultancy Fees”.

NCC DEMONSTRATES WORLD CLASS EXCELLENCE, SETS PACE ON 5G IN AFRICA....NIEEE

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

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has given the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a pat on the back for setting the pace of 5G deployment in Africa.

NCC DEPLOYS 84 IT PROJECTS TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has deployed 84 assistive Information Technology projects at different locations in Nigeria to support people with special needs while supporting policies that enable disadvantaged members of the society to live a more qualitative life.

NCC DIRECTS TELCOS ON TARRIFS TRANSPARENCY

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities.

NCC DIRECTS TELECOM OPERATORS TO COMPENSATE SUBSCRIBERS FOR POOR NETWORK SERVICE

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within specific locations.

NCC DISOWNS FAKE LINKEDLN ACCOUNT OF IT'S BOSS, PROF UMAR DANBATTA

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disowned what it described as a 'fake LinkedIn' account which is being attributed to its Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta.

NCC DISOWNS FRAUDULENT LETTER IN CIRCULATION TITLED 'CERTIFICATE OF SITE OWNERSHIP FOR MASS TRANSMISSION ANTENNA'

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkak11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has discovered, through social listening and environmental surveillance that a fraudulent letter, titled: “Certificate of Site Ownership”, for clearance of “Mast Transmission Antenna”, are being circulated by some unidentifiable individuals, and purporting that the letter was issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.

NCC EARNS TOP SPOT IN BPSR 2026 MDA RANKINGS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The 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 Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR).

NCC EMPOWERS OVER 100 PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WITH DIGITAL SKILLS IN LAGOS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from opportunities in the digital economy.

NCC EXTENDS SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR HACKATHON

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023.

NCC HIGHLIGHTS POLICY, REGULATORY INITIATIVES FOR TECH INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has outlined various policy and regulatory initiatives being implemented by the Commission to reiterate its commitment towards ensuring continuous development of the startup's section of the telecommunication ecosystem in Nigeria.

NCC INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO ACCELERATE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT

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

In a bid to give verve to expansion of broadband services in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an industry-wide committee to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure under a project named, National Communications Backbone (NCB).

NCC INSISTS ON SETTLEMENT OF INTERCONNECT DEBTS BY MOBILE NETWORK OPERATORS

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

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has directed that interconnect debts must be settled by all operating companies as a necessary component towards compliance with regulatory obligations of all licensees.

NCC ISSUES FINAL LETTERS OF LICENCE AWARDS TO 5G SPECTRUM WINNERS

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed issuance of the final letters of award of the Fifth Generation (5G) Spectrum Licences to MTN and Mafab Communications, winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction conducted by the Commission on Monday, December 13, 2021.