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NCC Grants Over ₦500m For Research To Nigerian Universities

NCC Grants Over ₦500m For Research To Nigerian Universities

August 1, 2022 12:43 pm

In lieu of the rising need to revitalise the research sector in the Country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it would be committing over ₦500 million to some of the Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions across the country to further facilitate for the increase in research and innovations to promote developments in the Nigerian telecommunications industry.

Prof. Umar Danbatta who is the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission had made this disclosure at a two-day Regional Roundtable with Academia, Industry and Other Stakeholders which ended in Kano at the weekend.

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NCC Grants Over ₦500m For Research To Nigerian Universities

3R Seals Deal On Revenue Assurance Solutions With NCC

June 19, 2022 8:55 pm

In a fresh development, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it has finally signed and sealed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with one of its consultants, the 3R Company Nigeria Limited, which would be in charge of the handling of  the execution of the Revenue Assurance Solutions (RAS) to strengthen and manage the integrity of the revenue generation process in the Nigerian telecommunications industry.

The agreement-signing ceremony which had taken place at the Commission’s Head Office, Abuja on Friday, June 17, 2022, was attended by some of the representatives of the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC).…

NCC Grants Over ₦500m For Research To Nigerian Universities

Telecoms Service Delivery: NCC Mulls For Consumer Support

June 15, 2022 5:52 pm

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put out a structure to canvass for the support of telecom consumers in complementing the Commission’s important efforts to ensure improved telecom service delivery in their communities and areas.

Prof. Umar Danbatta who is The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC (EVC/CEO),  made the appeal at the second edition of the Village Square Dialogue (VSD), one of the Commission’s consumer outreach programmes.

“The dialogue took place in Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State recently with a focus on, “Protection of Telecom Infrastructure for Improved Quality of Service: The Role of Residents.”

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Nigerians Not Required To Submit IMEIs, NCC Clarifies

Nigerians Not Required To Submit IMEIs, NCC Clarifies

May 22, 2021 5:32 am

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied media reports suggesting that the masses would have to submit their IMEIs to the Federal Government.

Nigerians are not required to submit the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their phones from July.

NCC in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Ikechukwu Adinde, said the commission is in the process of deploying a Device Management System.

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‘At no time did the commission issue a statement regarding the registration of IMEI by subscribers and it has no plans to do so,’ he …

NCC Boss, Danbatta Hails NITDA’s 20 Years Achievements

NCC Boss, Danbatta Hails NITDA’s 20 Years Achievements

April 19, 2021 3:04 pm

The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who spoke during the NITDA @20 Anniversary conference held in Abuja on Monday said the agency has met the expectations of Nigerians in the past 20 years of its existence.

He hailed the current Director-General of the agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi and all the CEOs and directors of the agency from its inception for doing their best in repositioning the agency.

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Relief As FG Lifts Ban On New SIM Registration

Relief As FG Lifts Ban On New SIM Registration

April 15, 2021 11:46 pm

The Federal Government of Nigeria has lifted the ban on new Subscribers Identification Module (SIMs) card registration Africa Daily News, New York can confirm.

Going by the latest directive, the effective date for implementation is Monday, April 19, 2021.

However, NIN registration is mandatory for registering new SIM cards as a pre-requisite.

The decision to lift the ban was contained in the revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration approved by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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A statement by Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. …

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Reps Ask NCC To Extend NIN/SIM Card Deadline To Feb 28th

December 16, 2020 7:07 am

The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to jettison the two weeks deadline for linking SIM cards to National Identity Number (NIN) and extend the deadline.

The decision followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu on Wednesday during plenary.

Elumelu in his motion explained that the House agrees with the policy of linking SIM cards to NIN, he explained that the policy is consistent with the position of the House.

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He disclosed that the House even made …

Deliberation For 5G ongoing - NCC

Deliberation For 5G ongoing – NCC

November 10, 2020 5:33 pm

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a Draft Consultation Document on the deployment of fifth-generation (5G) Mobile Technology in Nigeria.

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NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Adinde said that the Draft Consultation Document for the deployment of the 5G in Nigeria has been produced and uploaded on NCC’s official website (www.ncc.gov.ng).

He explained that the document defined the implementation plan for the deployment of 5G in Nigeria.

The NCC wishes to draw the attention of the general …

Banks, Telcos In Talks To Settle ₦17bn USSD Debt

Banks, Telcos In Talks To Settle ₦17bn USSD Debt

October 28, 2020 9:50 pm

Commercial banks and mobile network operators have commenced discussion on how the ₦17bn accumulated debt for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data access will be paid.

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Findings showed the two parties would reach an agreement on modalities for payment soon.

Confirming this to The PUNCH, the Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria, Gbenga Adebayo, said, ‘Discussions are ongoing and we are hoping that this will result in settlement. But certainly, the banks are indebted to telcos.’

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who spoke …

NCC Declares Kano Hotbed Of Unregistered SIMs

NCC Declares Kano Hotbed Of Unregistered SIMs

October 25, 2020 2:11 pm

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has expressed worry that Kano State has become a criminal den for free SIM card registration.

Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta said this in a statement in Kano State.

Professor Danbatta said the NCC widened its intelligent dragnet to capture the gang peddling the circulation, reminding them of existing legal implications of their actions.

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‘Let me appeal to subscribers never to purchase unregistered SIM or when purchased they refuse to register. It is advisable to buy registered SIM or register

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NCC Makes Clarification On ‘Switching On’ Of 5G Network

NCC Makes Clarification On ‘Switching On’ Of 5G Network

May 12, 2020 5:32 am
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Monday said it has not issued any license for Fifth Generation Network also known as 5G in Nigeria.

NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, issued the denial in a response to reports making the rounds that Nigerian telecommunications’ industry was at the verge of switching to 5G network.

Danbatta, in a statement signed and sent to DAILY POST by Dr. Henry Nkemadu, NCC’s Director, Public Affairs said the claim which came from some “faceless individuals or groups cannot be further from the truth.”

According to Danbatta, the “Commission has unequivocally stated that

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