Category: ICT

NCC to Sustain the Drive for Digital Economy Transformation – Danbatta

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emphasised the commitment of the Commission to continually drive initiatives that accelerate deployment of digital infrastructure, in order to enhance economic transformation of Nigeria. Danbatta reiterated the commitment of the Commission while speaking at the NCC Day, at the recently-concluded 43rd Kaduna International Trade Fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA). Speaking on the overarching theme of the event “Strategising Nigerian Economy for Global Competitiveness,”…

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BREAKING: MTN, Mafab Pay $547.2m for 5G Licences

ADEOLA YUSUF

Provisional winners of the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum licence, MTN Communications Nigeria Plc and Mafab Communications Limited, have made their full payment of $547.2m for 5G Licences. Platforms Africa reports that each of the companies paid $273.6 million for the 5G Spectrum license to the Nigerian Communications Commission. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, officially confirmed the payment status today, February 24, 2022, just as the deadline set for the two winners of the spectrum auction elapsed. As part of the auction process…

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Ghana Arrests, Detains 11 Nigerians for Cyber Fraud + NAMES

ADEOLA YUSUF

Eleven Nigerians have been arrested in two raids in Ghana on the allegations of committing cyber fraud. Platforms  Africa, which reported this quoted Accra-based Joy Online to have maintained that the nine people were picked up by Bole Police Command in the Savannah Region in one operation in Bole township. Those arrested were Kelechi Chukwudoluwe, 30; Ibeneme Precious, 20; Nelson Chinedu and Emmanuel Ifeanyi Chukwu, 23. READ ALSO: Nigeria Arrests 9 Ghanaians For $400,000 Cannabis Trafficking + NAMES Ghana Spends $200m On Infection Majorly caused by Homosexuals in 1 Year…

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Nigeria officially Hands Over 5G Spectrum Allocation to NCC

ADEOLA YUSUF

Minister, others applaud transparent auction of spectrum Barely a week before the deadline set by the NCC for the payment of the spectrum fees by the winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, the Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment in the country to the Nigerian Communications Commission. Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, who also wears the hat of the Chairman, National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), presented the official document on the 3.5GHz spectrum allocation to the…

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How NCC Made Nigeria To Set Pace on 5G Deployment in Africa -NIEEE

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) has given the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a pat on the back for setting the pace of 5G deployment in Africa. The Engineering body in a statement signed by its outgoing National Chairman, Engr. Kings Adeyemi, singled out Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta and the entire management staff of the Commission for accolades. “Major requirements for 5G journey include spectrum availability, investor-friendly regulatory policy and stakeholders’ awareness. Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) engaged relevant stakeholders ahead of…

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Buhari Sanctions N100m Youth Tech Empowerment Scheme, Eulogises NCC

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a N100 million Technology Youth Empowement fund to encourage young Nigerian innovators. This is coming as the Nigerian government has applauded the commitment and dedication of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) towards enhancing digital skills development among youths, through implementation of various Information and Communication Technology skill acquisition programmes. Platforms Africa reports that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, gave the commendation during the inauguration of a Digital Nigeria Centre (DNC),…

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Nigeria lifts ‘Use Twitter, Go to Jail” Order on Citizens

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Nigeria Ends 7-Month Bickering with Microblogging Giant   It’s official, millions of Twitter users in Nigeria can now use the microblogging sitaswithout risking a jail term as the Government has lifted the suspension of Twitter’s operations in the country, an offici Platforms Africa reports that this signified an end to the bickering between the country and the microblogging giant, which has lasted for seven months. The government announced the suspension of the social media platform in June, 2021, after it deleted a controversial tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari. The…

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NCC Boss, Danbatta, Delivers Fountain Varsity’s Convocation Lecture

ADEOLA YUSUF

The authority of the Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO), Osun State, has picked the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, to deliver 10th and 11th Convocation Lecture of the university. The combined Convocation Lecture, titled: “Empowering the Nigeria Youth Through Information and Communication Technology” will take place on January 13, 2022 at NASFAT Eti-Osa Lecture Theatre in the university. Eminent personalities from government, industry and the academia are expected at the event scheduled at the heart of the week-long convocation ceremony. Since his appointment…

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BREAKING: Facebook Slams 7.5% VAT Hike on Nigerian Adverts From Jan 2022

ADEOLA YUSUF

All advertisers with a business country of Nigeria will, from January 2022, pay an additional 7.5% VAT on advertising services on Facebook. Platforms Africa reports that Facebook made the announcement in a notice on Saturday morning Nigerian tine, stating that the commencement of the new VAT regime is in line with the Nigerian Government’s policy. The notice read: “Due to implementation of a value-added tax (VAT) in Nigeria, Facebook is required to charge VAT on the sale of ads to advertisers, regardless of whether you’re buying ads for business or…

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NCC: We’re not Aware of Tinubu’s Link to 5G Spectrum Winner, Mafab

ADEOLA YUSUF

In the course of its routine media review, today, December 15, 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) became aware of publications in some online media channels alleging the involvement of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State, in Mafab Communications Limited, one of the winners of the 5G spectrum sold by the Commission in a public auction conducted on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. It bears restating that, consistent with the Commission’s long-established regulatory culture and tradition, the process leading to the auction of…

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