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Governors Resolve To Address Right Of Way Challenges

January 23, 2020 0

State Governors under the auspices of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, have resolved to address the lingering issue of Right of Way (RoW) charges in a bid to deepen broadband penetration in the country and promote a Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria. The resolution followed a presentation made by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), …

Telcoms Can Reassign Inactive SIM Cards Without Reference To Old Users, Says NCC

January 20, 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the telecoms operators (Telcos), have given reasons for reallocating dormant Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards not in use for a validity period of 180 days, to another subscriber even without the knowledge of the original subscriber.

Subscribers Leaving Mobile Service Providers Rise By 216%

January 3, 2020 0

The number of subscribers leaving their mobile telecommunications service providers for other mobile networks increased by 216.09 per cent within a year period, investigation has shown.

Electronic Fraud, A Challenge In Telecom Industry — NCC

November 8, 2019 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that cybercrime/electronic fraud was among the issues challenging the consumers and telecommunications industry.

Danbatta Highlights Data-Draining Factors On Consumers’ Phones

October 23, 2019 0

Experience of early depletion and rise in data consumption by telecoms consumers are not necessarily as a result of ‘illegal deductions’ or ‘sharp practices’ by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) but more as a result of varied factors.

FG Blocks 2.2 Million Improperly Registered Mobile Telephone Lines

September 28, 2019 0

The Federal Ministry of Communications noted that it was collaborating with relevant parastatals and security agencies to ensure that the security of lives and property in the country was not compromised through the use of SIM cards.

Nigeria Lost 332,338 Internet Users In June –NCC

July 31, 2019 0

Nigeria’s Mobile Network Operators lost about 332,338 million active Internet users in June this year, the latest Nigerian Communications Commission industry data indicated.

$8.1bn Refund: NCC Wants Amicable Resolution With MTN

September 12, 2018 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission says it will strive to ensure that there is an amicable resolution between the government and the MTN Group as the two parties negotiate the $10bn dispute. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta, made this pledge at the ITU Telecom Conference in Durban, South Africa on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. “The …

Glo Congratulates NCC Boss On Induction As Fellow Of Academy Of Engineering

July 2, 2018 0

Globacom has congratulated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, upon his induction as a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering as well as his conferment with an honorary degree by the University of Jos. Professor Danbatta was formally inducted as a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering on June …

Small Telecom Operators To Enjoy Special Incentives, Says NCC

June 29, 2018 0

Small operators in the Nigerian telecommunications industry are to enjoy special incentives going by new packages just approved by the Federal Government. The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof Umar Danbatta, disclosed this in an interview with journalists at the 84th edition of the Telecom Consumer Parliament in Abuja on Thursday. He also stated that 35 million people living …