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Ericsson coy Launches 5G Core Policy Studio

Funmilola Gboteku Mar 23, 2021 0

Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company, says it has launched a new network programmability tool, called 5G Core Policy Studio, to make networks smarter.Ericsson in a statement on Tuesday said that the…

Cybercrime, E-fraud, Major Challenges Facing Telecommunication Users — NCC

Ifeoma Aka Mar 22, 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has attributed cybercrime and e-fraud as one of the major challenges facing telecommunications users in the country. SEE ALSO: NOA Charges Parents, Teachers on Digital Literacy Skills for…

MTN Sues Central Bank, Attorney-General over Imposition of Fines

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 10, 2018 0

Telecommunications giant, MTN Communications Limited has taken the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as well as the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to court over the former’s imposition of a hefty fine for funds…

Active mobile lines increase to 139 million in Aug. – NCC

Uju Oct 10, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the number of active lines has increased to 139 million in August compared to July which recorded 138.This is made known in NCC monthly Subscriber Operator Date made available on its…

NCC says will ensure vibrant telecoms sector

Uju Sep 23, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has taken steps to ensure that the telecommunications sector remains vibrant.The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta said this in Lagos during the 81st edition of the…

NCC committed to achieving 30% broadband penetration by 2018 – Danbatta

Uju Sep 20, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is committed to achieving the 30 per cent approved National Broadband Implementation Plan by 2018.Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, said this on Wednesday at the…

Telecoms operators engage in 39,535 porting activities in May – NCC

Uju Jul 20, 2017 1

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday said telecommunications operators carried out 39,535 Mobile Number Portability (MNP) activities in May.NCC made this known in its “Incoming and Outgoing Porting Activities of…

Internet users in Nigeria now 91m, says NCC

Uju Jul 15, 2017 0

Internet users in Nigeria has hit 91 million, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).The NCC said internet users increased from 90,124,428 in April to 91,565,010 in May, an increase of 1,440,582.The…

NCC commences aggressive enforcement of code of corporate governance

Uju Jul 11, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has started an aggressive enforcement of the agency’s codes of corporate governance to address customers dissatisfaction.Prof. umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the…

Etisalat Nigeria says change of name will not affect operations

Uju Jul 11, 2017 0

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. (EMTS) trading as Etisalat Nigeria on Tuesday informed its customers that the change of brand name will not affect its operations.Mr Ibrahim Dikko, the Vice President, Regulatory and…

Etisalat, banks resolve indebtedness issues – NCC

Uju Jul 4, 2017 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Etisalat and its creditors have successfully reached an amicable resolution of key issues pertaining to the 1.2 billion dollars indebtedness.Mr Tony Ojobo, the Director, Public Affairs,…

Active telecoms subscribers reduce to 149m in April — NCC

Uju Jun 13, 2017

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that active telecommunication subscribers reduced from 152,467,198 in March, 2017 to 149,249,510 in the month of April.The telecommunications industry regulator made this known…

Democracy Day: Telecom operators commend stable policy, regulatory environment

Uju May 29, 2017

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has commended the President Muhammad Buhari’s administration for a stable policy and regulatory environment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)…

One million telecoms consumers activate 2442 code – NCC

Uju May 17, 2017

Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Wednesday said more than one million consumers activated the 2442 Do-Not-Disturb code within two months.Danbatta made this known during…

Telecoms sector contributes N15 trn to GDP, says NCC

Uju May 16, 2017

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector contributed over N15 trillion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since the liberalisation of the sector, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).The Executive…

Telecoms operators lose 1.7m subscribers in March – NCC

Uju May 5, 2017

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that telecommunication operators lost 1,653,286 subscribers in March.The telecommunications industry regulator made this known in its Monthly Subscriber/Operator Data released on…

Nigeria requires 80,000 base stations to join `Smart World’ — NCC

Uju Apr 27, 2017

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says Nigeria needs at least 80,000 telecommunication base stations to actualise its dream of being a smart country.The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta said on Thursday in…

Nigeria yet to harvest dividends of ICT revolution – NCC

Uju Apr 23, 2017

Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says Nigeria has yet to acquire the full dividends of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution.Danbatta made this…

Airtel rolls out 4G service in Nigeria

Uju Apr 23, 2017

The Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Segun Ogunsanya, said on Saturday that the telecommunications company has rolled out Fourth Generation (4G) wireless mobile telecommunications technology in Nigeria.Ogunsanya said in a statement…

Airtel commences 4G service in Nigeria

Tosin Apr 22, 2017

The Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Mr Segun Ogunsanya, said on Saturday that the telecommunications company has rolled out Fourth Generation (4G) wireless mobile telecommunications technology in Nigeria.Ogunsanya said in a statement…

GSM subscriptions in Nigeria hits 154 million

Uju Apr 8, 2017

No fewer than 154 million Nigerians are now active subscribers of the General System on Mobile Communications (GSM), the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has said.Speaking on Friday…

NCC says active telecoms users now 154.1m

Uju Mar 25, 2017

Active users of telecommunications services in Nigeria decreased from 155.1 million in January to 154. 1 million in February, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.The NCC noted a decrease of 993,063 in the number of…

Association laments effect of FOREX scarcity on telecom sector

Uju Mar 13, 2017

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has lamented that the scarcity of FOREX is biting hard on the telecommunications sector.ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo said on Monday in a statement in Lagos…

Provide affordable data to bridge gender gap – women technologists

Uju Mar 1, 2017

Women technologists at the ongoing Social Media Week (SMW) appealed to telecommunication industries to provide reduced, accessible and affordable data to close the gender gap in internet access.The women made the appeal at the 5th…

Recession: Nigerians May Stop Enjoying Skype, WhatsApp Calls

Owolabi Oluwasegun Feb 20, 2017

Following the Nigerian Communications Commission's move to halt the increase in data tariffs offered by Telecommunications companies in Nigeria, Nigerian Telcoms companies have been said to be opting for other drastic steps to boost…

NCC worries about telecoms consumers’ low activation of ‘2442’ code

Uju Jan 29, 2017

Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says majority of telecommunications companies’ customers have yet to activate the 2442 “Do Not Disturb” (DND) Code.Danbatta said in a…

Telecoms subscribers seek continuous improvement of service quality

Uju Jan 22, 2017

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on operators to ensure continuous improvement in the Quality Of Service (QoS) they offer.NATCOMS President, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo told the News Agency of…

Telecoms service providers should consider reduction in data tariffs – Ogunbanjo

Victoria Jan 22, 2017

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on operators to ensure continuous improvement in the Quality Of Service (QoS) they offer.NATCOMS President, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo stated this in Lagos on…

Telecoms companies task ICT regulators on convergence

Uju Jan 17, 2017

The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has called on regulators in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry to consider merging.ATCON’s President, Mr Olusola Teniola, told the News Agency…

Planned data tariff increase is to create competition – NCC

Uju Dec 16, 2016

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), on Friday said that the planned increase in data tariff by telecom operators was to create competition in the sector. Alhaji Ismail Adedigba, NCC Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, stated…