Tag: NCC
NCC announces change in fixed lines numbering format
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new numbering format for fixed lines from eight to 10 digits.
A statement signed by the commission’s...
CJN Ariwoola declares NCC worthy telecom regulator
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a worthy telecom regulator for its dedicated efforts in...
NCC opens applications for 2023 Talent Hunt Research Through Hackathon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has kicked off activities for the third edition of its Talent Hunt Research through Hackathon as part of giving...
Broadband penetration on fast-tract – Danbatta
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises...
Danbatta bags MINILS fellowship for empowering national workforce
The Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS) has decorated executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta with...
Multiple taxes on telecoms firms, others don’t lead to increase in...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has decried the practice of multiple taxation, noting that it encourages tax evasion as opposed to claims that it...
Telecom contribution to Nigeria’s GDP has hit 16% – Danbatta
The telecommunications sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly to 16 percent in the second quarter of 2023, according...
Danbatta lauds Swedish government, Ericsson for sustained, remarkable partnership
Executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof. Umar Danbatta has commended the Swedish Government and Ericsson...
We’re implementing requisite reforms to strengthen telecoms sector – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it remains committed to its regulatory role of continually implementing requisite reforms to strengthen the communications sector...
Nigeria hosts 54 countries, others to Africa Internet Governance Forum 2023
Nigeria is set to play host to 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholder blocs at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum...