Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, announces a milestone. Nigeria’s 5G subscriptions have reached 500,000. Broadband penetration has also seen a rise. It stands at 47.01% as of July 2023. The telecom sector has made significant strides since 2015. For instance, 5G subscriptions were just 60,000 earlier this year. The …
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After a rigorous audition involving over 2000 Nigerian participants, the Headies Mic Check competition has advanced to its live show phase. Here, the top 20 talents are set to compete for the coveted grand prize: a brand-new car and a cash reward of five million naira. This talent hunt is a prelude to the 16th …
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In a significant move towards advancing 5G-powered educational solutions, telecom heavyweight MTN, China’s tech leader Huawei, and Nigeria’s Baze University have inked a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration follows the unveiling of the MTN-Baze University 5G2Business initiative, aimed at harnessing the power of 5G technology to revolutionise both learning and administrative processes. Baze University’s acting …
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to acquire a 2.6GHz spectrum. The announcement, shared by the Company Secretary, Uto Ukpanah, revealed that this 10-year license, effective from September 7, 2023, to April 16, 2033, is renewable. The spectrum was transferred from OpenSkys Services Limited to MTN to bolster …
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making a public appeal. It wants Nigerians to use the Emergency Communication Centres (ECCs) spread across the country. The NCC has a broader vision for these centres. It plans to extend these facilities to every corner of Nigeria to facilitate rescue operations. Not just for emergencies, these centres serve …
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has highlighted the ban on importing whole-body subscriber identification module (SIM) cards as a significant policy achievement. This move has reduced the sector’s foreign exchange (FX) demand and generated over N55 billion for local SIM card manufacturers in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, shared …
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Telecommunication companies are currently deliberating over a repayment proposal presented by Deposit Money Banks. This proposal addresses the N120bn debt associated with the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service. Insider information from The PUNCH indicates that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is actively intervening in this dispute and has scheduled a meeting with both …
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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has revealed that the total investment in the telecommunication sector will reach $75.6bn by the end of 2021. This figure includes both foreign direct and local investments. Prof. Danbatta shared this information during an interactive session with stakeholders in the communications media …
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Airtel Nigeria has inaugurated its Fifth Generation Network (5G) in Lagos, Rivers, Ogun, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Femi Oshinlaja, made this known during the inauguration of the 5G Network in Lagos. He stated that unlike the 3G and 4G networks, telecom subscribers do not need to …
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is making concerted efforts to ensure that the country enjoys telecommunications services. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, made this commitment during the annual awards event of Champion Newspapers in Lagos, where the media house celebrated its 2022 heroes. Prof. Danbatta, who received the award for Most …
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