The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the ongoing process to auction two additional lots in the 3.5GHz spectrum for Fifth Generation (5G) is part of efforts that will further liberalize access to high-speed mobile broadband for all Nigerians. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, made this remark […]
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NCC Assures Public On Transparency Of 3.5GHZ Spectrum Auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has promised the investing public of its commitment to ensuring transparency and due process in the upcoming auction of two (2) lots of 3.5GHZ Spectrum aimed at improving telecommunication services in the country. The commission made this pledge in a Public Notice issued by its Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, […]
Pantami To Flag-Off Broadband Projects’ Initiatives, Present Book
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, will this Thursday serve as chairman of the forum for the commencement of broadband initiatives to be implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The projects are designed to accelerate broadband penetration in Nigeria and advance the course of digital economy projections for the nation. A […]
3.5GHz Spectrum Auction: NCC Announces Publication of Final Information Memorandum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the adoption and publication of the final version of the Information Memorandum (IM) to guide the upcoming auction of the remaining lots of the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) Spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) services in Nigeria. Before now, the Commission had published a daft IM and […]
NCC Lauds Ondo Govt’s Broadband Plan, Urges Others On Initiative
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the Ondo State Government for its move to deploy broadband infrastructure through the Odua Infraco and charged other states to invest in such critical telecom facilities in the collective efforts to deepen broadband penetration in the country. The NCC’s management gave the commendation when a delegation of Ondo […]
5G Auction Motivated By NCC’s Passion For Better Life, Not Revenue – Danbatta
Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has said that ongoing efforts by the Commission to auction available spectrum for 5G services in the country is primarily driven by the pursuit to advance digital services and enhance quality communications infrastructure for the benefit of the citizenry, and not by […]
NCC Engages Stakeholders On DIM For 5G Auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set organize an engagement forum with stakeholders in the nation’s digital economy’s sector to discuss and provide more insight into the Draft Information Memorandum that will guide the process of the proposed auction of two lots in the 3.5GHz Spectrum for the deployment of 5G services in December this year. The […]
NCC Inaugurates Committee To Fast-track Broadband Infrastructure Deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an industry-wide committee to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure under a project named, National Communications Backbone (NCB), nationwide. Chaired by the commission’s Director of Digital Economy, Dr. Augustine Nwaulune, with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Infrastructure Companies (InfraCos), and Tower Companies (TowerCos) as members, the Committee, named the National […]
NCC To Fast-Track Deployment of Emerging Technologies
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has promised that the commission will not relent in its efforts to promote latest and emerging technologies to support business operations for the benefit of the country and its citizens. The EVC, who made the pledge while speaking to a cross […]
NCC Committed To FG’s Anti-Corruption Crusade – Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with other government agencies towards supporting Federal Government’s anti-corruption campaigns in line with its recognition as an ethically-compliant public institution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The Director, Human Capital and Administration, Mr. Usman Malah, who represented the Executive […]