Tag: Umar Danbatta
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NCC restates commitment to tackle fake telecoms devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission says it is working with other consumer products regulatory agencies to tackle the importation of fake and bio hazardous phones and accessories into the country. The Executive Vice chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta stated this at the World Consumer Rights Day news conference and presentation of Telecom Consumer Handbook…
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Pantami, Danbatta push for speedy growth of ICT across West Africa
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, and the Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, have urged ICT experts across West Africa to be ambitious towards its growth in the area. The duo gave the push on Wednesday at the 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the West African Telecommunications…
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Women pivotal to socio-economic development, bridging digital divide – Danbatta
The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, said the important role played by women in the country’s socio-economic and political space was an enabler for social change. Danbatta stated this in Abuja during a webinar while underscoring the need to empower women in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The webinar was…
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How NCC sustained Nigeria’s telecoms sector in 2020
No doubt, the year 2020 will pass as one of the busiest year for telecommunications as despite so many being apart from friends and family due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people were still able to connect with each other through online video and audio calling, and in record numbers. In 2020, people turned to technology…
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Radio Nigeria Kaduna hosts Danbatta to discuss telecoms industry issues
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kaduna on Saturday hosted the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, where he discussed a wide range of issues affecting the telecommunications industry. Appearing on “Hannu da yawa”, a popular programme on Radio Nigeria Kaduna, broadcast in Hausa language and which has…
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Why falsehood about 5G is bad for Nigeria
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, says that the present misinformation and misrepresentation of 5G technology has the potential to derail its implementation in the country. Danbatta, represented by Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs of NCC, said this at the opening of a two-day capacity building for…
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NCC moves to formulate policies on 5G
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it is working vigorously with multi-sector stakeholders to formulate policies for the 5th generation (5G) mobile network. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, made this known on Wednesday during a virtual innovative tech forum organised by Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA). The theme of the…
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Nigeria reaches new high with high-speed Internet subscriptions
Subscriptions to broadband or high-speed Internet services in Nigeria have increased significantly to a peak of 82.7 million as at the end of August, 2020, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, disclosed this while speaking at a two-day first virtual Nigeria Innovation Summit…
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FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile app
The Federal Government has launched a Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile Application in furtherance of the Digital Nigeria Programme, which was kick started by President Muhammadu Buhari, on March 19, 2020. Dr Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCDE), performed the virtual launch of the mobile application on Monday in Abuja. Pantami…
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Danbatta wins 2020 Zik Prestigious Prize
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has emerged winner of the 2020 Zik Prize, in the Professional Leadership Category. Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC Director, Public Affairs, made this known in a statement, on Thursday in Abuja. Adinde said that the NCC boss was informed of the development through…