Category: Telecom
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NCC sets spectrum cap for second 5G auction
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set a cap of 200MHz as the maximum amount of Spectrum an applicant can acquire in the 3.5GHz band for the deployment of 5G network across the country.
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Nigeria reverts to use new satellite for deployment of 5G
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NIGCOMSAT) has said it plans to deploy 5G in the country using a new satellite, the NIGCOMSAT 2.
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5G auction driven by pursuit of better quality of life, not revenue – Danbatta
Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has said in Lagos, Tuesday, that the efforts by the Commission to timely auction available spectrum for 5G services in Nigeria, is primarily driven by the pursuit to join the global community to advance digital services and enhance quality communications infrastructure for…
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Credible journalism can influence credible elections – Danbatta
As the campaigns and build-up to the 2023 general elections thicken, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said that the media holds the ace in making a difference in promoting credible elections in Nigeria.
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NCC convenes stakeholder forum on December 5G auction
The proposed auction of two lots in the 3.5GHz Spectrum for the deployment of 5G services, set to take place in December 2022, is gathering steam and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arraignments to host an engagement session with stakeholders to discuss and provide more insight into the Draft Information Memorandum that will guide…
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Active phone lines in Nigeria hit 210m; 150m Internet subscribers
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta has released some key telecom industry statistics, saying Nigeria has attained 210 million active telephone lines.
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A little alert before another 5G auction in December – By Okoh Aihe
Nigeria is in dire straits. She needs money for daily runs and is bungling on the edge of extreme desperation. Desperation can lead to selling of metal scraps for survival or even selling off national assets, as proposed in the 2023 Budget, what in the case of an individual, is pawning, that is, selling off…
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NCC to accelerate deployment of emerging technologies in Nigeria
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has stated that NCC will not relent in the promotion of latest and emerging technologies to energize business and the sector in Nigeria for the benefit of the country and its citizens.
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5G has no negative health effects – NCC reassures Nigerians
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has reassured the public that the new Fifth Generation network known as 5G has no adverse health effects.
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NCC receives cybersecurity award, seeks safer Internet usage
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) at the weekend received a cybersecurity promotion award from the Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigerian (CSEAN) and called on relevant stakeholders to join hands with NCC to promote safer Internet experience in Nigeria.