NCC raises alarm over call masking
By Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […]
We’ve not concluded discussions on 5G, says NCC
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained that it has not concluded plans for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) network as consultation with stakeholders is still ongoing. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, the Commission further explained that the draft consultation document earlier released […]
Nigeria Summit: FIRS, NCC, ATCON to discuss e-Govt strategies
By Juliet Umeh The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Mr. Muhammad Nami; the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta; the President, Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria, ATCON, Mr. Olusola Teniola, among other notable Nigerians, will be discussing new e-Government strategies and policies at the Nigeria eGovernment Summit. The […]
Apple begins selling Macs with its own chips to mimic iPhones
Apple on Tuesday began selling its Mac computers powered by the California giant’s proprietary chips which can allow the machines to operate more like its popular iPhones. The MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini will integrate Apple’s new M1 chip which delivers improved battery life and allows the computers to run apps designed for […]
Airtel commences transformation of infectious disease centre at LUTH
By Juliet Umeh As part of its contribution to help Nigeria combat coronavirus with cutting-edge medical infrastructure, telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has commenced the refurbishing and equipping of a four-storey infectious disease centre and admission facility for the use of Specialist Units in the Department of Medicine at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, […]
NCC, Danbatta bag awards for Broadband development
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has won this year’s edition of the Nigeria Tech Innovation and Telecoms Awards (NTITA), 2020. The Commission was recognised for the critical role it is playing under the leadership of its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta in advancing the frontiers of broadband development in the country. […]
