Tag: Umar Danbatta
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Telecom industry loses about $60bn annually to call masking
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the telecom industry globally loses about 60 billion dollars annually to call masking. Danbatta said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 86th edition of Telecom Consumer Parliament (TCP) with the theme: “Overcoming Challenges of Call Masking/Refilling: Task Ahead for the Telecom…
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NCC puts initiatives in place to fast-track internet access
To facilitate broadband penetration in the country and in a quest to bridge the digital divide, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put in place initiatives to fast-track internet access in the country. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, while stressing the Commission has taken services to several unserved and…
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Nigeria achieves 2013-2018 broadband penetration target
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the country’s broadband penetration stood at 30.9 per cent as at November 2018 surpassing the 30 per cent target by the National Broadband Plan. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC said this while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. The Federal Government National Broadband Plan 2013-2018…
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NCC holds stakeholders forum on emerging 5G technology
Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector on Tuesday in Abuja held a one-day stakeholders forum to brainstorm on Nigeria’s readiness for 5G and High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology. The forum was organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In his presentation, Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive-Vice Chairman NCC said the forum was to bring stakeholders…
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Deployment of 5G network will foster economic development – NCC
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for regulations and successful deployment of 5G network to foster economic development. Danbatta made the call on the side-lines of a workshop themed “Future of Industry, Driving Innovation and Growth’’ organised by Global System Mobile Association (GSMA) in collaboration with NCC…
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Digital Bridge Institute to run academic programmes
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) is set to run approved academic innovative programmes that will transform the economy. Danbatta said this during the presentation of the Expert Group on the Development of Appropriate Blueprint/Curriculum for ICT Innovation Research Programmes in Nigeria in Abuja.…
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NCC charges consumers on safeguarding telecom installations
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday charged telecom consumers to protect telecom installations in order to enhance quality and efficient service delivery. Prof. Umar Danbatta, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, gave the charge during a Consumer Conversation Forum. Danbatta, who was represented by Helen Obi, NCC Head of Zonal Operations, said vandalisation of telecom installations…
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NCC partners academia on research, innovation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has directed funds to universities to encourage innovation in the country. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated this on Wednesday in Lagos, during the Second Roundtable with the Academia, Industry stakeholders and others, for the South West Region. Represented by the Executive Commissioner, Technical…
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NCC establishes industry code to regulate internet access
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has concluded plans to establish internet industry code of practice to regulate internet access and services in the country. Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC made this known at a Stakeholders’ Consultation Forum on the Establishment of Internet Industry Code of Practice in Abuja. Danbatta,…
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Educating telecom consumers on their rights our priority – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said on Wednesday that educating the telecom consumers on their rights would be given top priority by the commission. Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, represented by Mr Reuben Mouka, Head Public Relations, NCC, made this assertion at the NCC Special Day at the ongoing Abuja International Trade Fair…