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20 Years of Digital Revolution: NCC rakes in more Awards for its Regulatory Effectiveness

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The trove of garlands for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its role in enhancing digital transformation in Nigeria, has swelled with new awards conferred from an array of stakeholders. It is two decades since the NCC midwifed the birth of Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM), to herald a new era of public communication in Nigeria. The new awards were conferred on the Commission and its Management at different fora organised to commemorate 20 years of revolutionary digital communication in Nigeria. Besides the serial honour attending the celebrations of…

Text of Welcome address by Prof Umar Garba Danbatta,Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,Nigerian Communications Commission at the Stakeholders Consultative Forum on the Draft Information Memorandum for the 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction on Thursday, 4th November 2021

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Protocol Ladies and Gentlemen, the Commission as a matter of tradition institutionalized a formal policy of participatory regulation and the practice of industry-wide consultations in conducting its regulatory functions.It is my great pleasure to welcome you to this Stakeholders Consultative Forum on the Draft Information Memorandum (IM) for the 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction by the Nigerian Communications Commission. As a world class communications regulatory agency, we sincerely believe that our actions must be guided by decisions that take into cognizance the inputs from all stakeholders in the industry. Therefore, we seek your…

Digital Economy : Civil Society Group presents NCC Boss with Certificate of Performance

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The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), a coalition of over 180 civil society organizations, has commended the Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) led by its Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for driving various regulatory initiatives for the development of country’s digital economy. The President of the group, Comrade Ogakwu Dominic, gave the commendation during a visit to the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja on Thursday, October 21, 2021 to present an award and appreciation letter to the EVC. According to…

NCC not disqualifying Nigerians from getting SIM

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied a publication in a section of the media, purporting that the Commission was developing a regulation to disqualify Nigerians below 18 years of age from getting Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). “For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission wishes to categorically state that the said report is not only misleading and inaccurate; but a misinformation and mischaracterisation of the proceedings of the Public Inquiry on the Reviewed/Draft Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations, which took place on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. “The Commission considers it…

NCC holds Public Inquiry on Three Regulatory Instruments

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The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO,Nigerian Communications Commission,Prof Umar Garba Danbatta has said the three key regulatory instruments proposed by the commission was developed to address the challenges of the evolving Communications Industry and to further strengthen the market structure. Prof Umar Danbatta stated this in his opening remarks at at the public inquiry on three (3) regulatory instruments held on October 5, 2021 at the NCC headquarters, Abuja.   NCC Boss said;”This Public Inquiry is also in line with the Commission’s consultative approach in all its regulatory interventions. The regulatory instruments being…

FG approves 5G deployment in Nigeria

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The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, otherwise called 5G in Nigeria.   The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) announced the approval after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.   Following the approval, the Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The roll-out of the 5G will be carried out in phases beginning with major cities in the country…

SPEECH BY THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC), PROF. UMAR GARBA DANBATTA, FNSE, FAEng, FRAES, FNIEEE AT THE LAUNCH OF THE COMMISSION’S STRATEGIC VISION PLAN 2021-2025, NCC PODCAST AND THE BOOK – ‘COMPENDIUM OF EVC’S SPEECHES’ – ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 AT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY COMPLEX, MBORA, ABUJA

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The Secretary, Government of the Federation, Your Excellency, Governor of Kaduna State, Your Excellency, Governor of Kano State, The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, Director Generals/Chief Executives of Government Agencies, Respected Traditional Rulers, Stakeholders in Nigeria’s ICT Industry, Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Gentlemen of the Press, Distinguished ladies and Gentlemen. It is with a profound sense of honour and privilege that I welcome you all to this very important occasion. This significant occasion affords…

FG unveils NCC’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, Compendium of Danbatta’s speeches , Podcast Channel

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The Federal Government of Nigeria Tuesday 7th September,2021 launched the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Strategic Vision (Implementation Plan) 2021 – 2025; Compendium of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta’s Speech and Global Connect, and also a podcast for the Commission. Speaking at the launching ceremony in nation’s capital city, Abuja, Professor Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari, at the event , assured the private sector of government’s immense support.   According to him, the applauds which he got from President Buhari for his performance…

BREAKING: NCC shuts down Telecommunication Services in Zamfara

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As part of the measures to address security challenges in Zamfara State, the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunication operators to immediately shutdown their services across the state. NCC said the shutdown would be reviewed after two weeks, which it would be considered whether to continue or relax the procedure across the state. The directives was contained in a statement signed by the Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, and sent to the telecommunication operators on Friday for immediate compliance. In a letter addressed to the Managing Director/CEO,Globacom Nigeria,…

Former NCC Board Chairman, Biyi Durojaiye is dead

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The former Chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Otunba Olabiyi Durojaiye is dead. He died at the age of 88.   The Fourth Republic senator on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD) in 1999, died on Monday as a result of COVID-19 complications.   Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye had represented Ogun East Constituency in the upper chamber of the National Assembly at the inception of the Fourth Republic on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD) from 1999- 2003.   He was appointed as Chairman, Senate committees…