Tag: NCC
Nigeria calls for open, secure internet
The Nigerian government has subscribed to a free and secure internet for Africa, which is capable of bridging the digital divide and creating innovative...
NCC extends application deadline for hackathon
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday,...
NCC committed to development, deployment of AI in Nigeria – Danbatta
Executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Prof Umar Danbatta has said the agency is fully committed to...
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...