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After 17 years of meritorious service, former Director of Spectrum Administration Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Engr. Oluwatoyin Asaju, has bowed out of the regulatory body, with encomiums from management and industry experts, after turning 60. Engr. Asaju who led the team that managed the 3.5Ghz Band Auction process …

…Sets Stage for Main Auction on Monday The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has successfully carried out a mock session for the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum auction for the deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) network in the country. The simulated auction, which took place on Friday, December 10, 2021 at …

In furtherance of the ongoing debate at the House of Representatives over the electronic transmission of election results for transparency, the Nigerian telecommunications regulation has clearly expresses that only 3G Network could transmit election results effectively. However, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) declared that the country is not 100% covered …

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has disclosed that less than 50% of the country enjoys 3G internet coverage. This revelation was made by the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, NCC, Engr. Ubale Maska in response to the questions by the House of Representatives over the suitability of the use of electronic devices for the …

The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta and other staffs of the Commission, have commended the dedication, hard work and outstanding work ethics demonstrated by Jerry Ugwu, a Deputy Director, who recently retired from the service of the Commission. Ugwu, a seasoned lawyer who …

…As NCC Balance Competition with Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Telecoms Growth In an effort to launch its high bandwidths satellite-based internet services in Nigeria, the American space company, Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has visited the Nigerian telecommunications regulator, NCC. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that in light of …

….Commends Buhari for Danbatta’s reappointment The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has attributed the groundbreaking success of the nation’s telecom regulatory agency, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to the quality of leadership the regulatory body enjoys. Speaking while receiving the Board of Commissioners of NCC, led by its …

…Broadband Speed to hits 25 Mbps, 10 Mbps   ….Says broadband penetration now 40.14% The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the team that will ensure effective monitoring and steering of the overall implementation of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020-2025. This followed the …

….As Commission gifts winners N6million The former President of ISPON, Dr Chris Uwaje has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its commitment to the promotion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Innovations that are capable enhancing socio-economic growth in Nigeria. Uwaje who doubled as the Chief Judge at at …

In an effort to achieve the digital economy agenda as well as bridge digital divide, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set out to promote commercially viable innovations and home grown solutions for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector in Nigeria. This serves as the focal point of discussion …