Category: Technology

Danbatta lifts Platinum Award for NCC’s Performance

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Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, at the weekend in Lagos, lifted the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng.) being a reward for his leadership of the nation’s telecom regulator for its contributions to the development and growth of engineering profession in the technological and economic development of the country. President of the Academy, Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, said during the award presented by doyen of engineering and Former Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Vincent Maduka, that the Commission deserved the award as…

ICAF : NCC engages Operators,Consumers on measures to tackle E-Fraud in Telecom …. As Danbatta tasks stakeholders to rise to the challenge,build consumer’s confidence

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Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC,Prof.Umar Garba Danbatta has called on relevant stakeholders in the Telecommunication sector to collectively address the growing concern of fraudulent activities in the digital realm and take proactive measures to safeguard the trust and confidence of consumers. Prof Umar Danbatta stated this in his keynote address at 2nd Quarter 2023 Industry Consumer Advisory Forum (ICAF) Meeting also known as Open Forum held in Lagos during the weekend,with the theme; “Combating e-fraud on telecom platforms and building consumer confidence in the digital economy” He said…

NYSC trains State Coordinators on Data Protection

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The National Youth Service Corps has assured that it would continue to ensure adequate protection of Corps Members’ data in strict compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation.   It also said the Scheme would ensure the provision of enabling environment for staff to achieve optimal productivity with the deployment of ICT solutions.   The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed disclosed this on Tuesday 21st June,2023 in his address at the ICT Training Workshop for NYSC State Coordinators with the theme; “Sustaining Digitization of NYSC Operations: The…

Airtel launches 5G Network

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Airtel Nigeria, one of the leading mobile network operators in the country, has officially launched its services powered by fifth-generation (5G) technology.   The launch brought to three the total number of operators offering 5G services in Nigeria.   MTN Nigeria pioneered the launch of the service which was followed by Mafab Communications.   Chief Commercial Officer at Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja, said 5G services will be available in four major cities of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ogun and Rivers States.   He said the services would be…

Danbatta woos Investors at GITEX Africa on Nigeria’s Broadband Future

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The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has invited international telecom companies and potential investors to take advantage of the opportunities presented by Nigeria’s population of over 200 million people to invest in its telecom sector, especially in infrastructure provisioning for broadband.     Danbatta, who spoke at the inaugural edition of the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2023, which ended in Marrakesh, Morocco recently, said Nigeria presents a stable political and economic conditions.     Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and…

NCC tasks Telcos on Network Security, Consumer Safety

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to comply with regulatory frameworks emplaced by the Commission towards ensuring security and safety of their networks for telecom consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, gave the charge at the 2023 annual Nigeria DigitalSense Forum, focused on Internet Governance for Development, which took place in Lagos recently. Addressing stakeholders at the event, Danbatta said one of the regulatory framework put in…

Nigeria’s Telecom Access gaps drop by 53% – Danbatta

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta said the number of identified areas of clusters across Nigeria without access to the telecommunications services has been reduced by 53.1 per cent as at the end of 2022.   NCC EVC disclosed this at a recent telecoms industry stakeholders forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state.   Prof Danbatta, who was represented at the forum by the Head, Pre-Licensing at the Commission, Usman Mamman, said from 207 clusters of access gaps in 2013, the industry has…

Danbatta bags APPON Award, assures of Broadband support for e-Procurement

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The Association of Public Procurement Practitioners of Nigeria (APPON) has conferred the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, with the “Excellent Service Delivery and Accountability Award”. The award was in recognition of Danbatta’s outstanding performance and contribution to the canons of the public procurement profession in Nigeria by ensuring that the NCC complies strictly with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007. He received the award at the 3rd Annual National Conference and Awards Ceremony organized by the…

Premium Times Books unveils new Title on Cyber Politics, Nigerian Elections

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Premium Times Books, the book publishing arm of the Premium Times Group, announced the release of a new title, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria. The book, written by Omoniyi P. Ibietan, is officially making its way to physical and online bookshop Monday morning in a unique alignment with the symbolic rituals of June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. In 460 pages spread over 12 chapters, Cyber Politics: Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria gives expression to a critical phase within the distinct…

NCC holds ‘Talk To The Regulator’Forum in Bayelsa, reiterates commitment to service delivery

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Prof Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission NCC, said the commission , in keeping with its mandate, created opportunities to interact with its licensees on industry issues and new trends via stakeholder fora, with a view to gathering relevant information that would further advance the development of the industry, while improving regulations and service delivery to telecom consumers. Prof Danbatta disclosed this in a Keynote address delivered at the NCC ‘Talk-To-The Regulator’Forum for the Year, 2023, holding in the South-South, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. EVC stated that the telecom…