Category: Telecom
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NCC under House of Reps radar over USPF accruals
The Nigerian House of Representatives has commenced a probe into the total accruals, as well as expenditures since the inception, of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), domiciled with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
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Airtel Africa set to launch 5G to rival MTN in Nigeria
All is set for Airtel Africa to launch commercial 5G networks for 5G-enabled smartphones and other devices in Nigeria to rival MTN in the country.
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Telecommunications workers threaten 3-day warning strike at firm
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has issued a three-day warning strike notice to Huawei Technologies Company Limited over alleged anti-labour practices.
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NCC denies incurring N17bn deficit in 2021 budget
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied it incurred a deficit of N17 billion, spending N35.2 billion on personnel and consultancy fees.
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222.5m Nigerians use telephones – NBS
There were 222.6 million telephone subscribers in Nigeria as of the end of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said.
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NCC accelerates broadband penetration to business owners
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to continually drive initiatives that accelerate broadband deployment to increase penetration and make internet connection readily available to telecom consumers.
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NCC to build emergency communication centres in 36 states
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) is to build emergency communication centres in 36 states of federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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FEC approves N24.2bn for free Internet in universities, markets
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved N24.2 billion for the provision of Internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across the country.
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Tecno partners MTN on launch of SPARK 10 5G smartphone
TECNO on Thursday partnered with MTN Nigeria, the largest telecommunications operator in the country, to launch the SPARK 10 5G smartphone as part of efforts to drive digital inclusion and make fast internet accessible to all.
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FG removes excise duty for telecoms services
The Federal Government has announced the removal of excise duty for telecom sub-sector of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Industry in line with the recommendations of the Committee it constituted to review the applicability of the Duty to the telecom sector which is considered already overburdened with taxation and sundry levies.