TECHNOLOGY

Modernization: Federal Government Calls for Establishment of Model Schools Across the Country

Daily Dispatch March 7, 2024

The federal government has called for the establishment of model schools across the country to encourage the knowledge of science and technology that would position Nigeria for modernization. The call was made on Thursday by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche

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NCC give reasons some SIM cards linked to NIN were barred

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Monday, explained why some telecommunications subscribers who previously linked their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) have their mobile lines barred. NCC spokesman, Reuben Muoka, said “people who probably didn’t get a cleared or verified NIN” have been barred because “the earlier ones they submitted

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Deactivation of 12 million a must, no extension – NCC

Daily Dispatch February 29, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission has ruled out an extension of the February 28, 2024 deadline for the linkage of Subscriber Identity Module cards to National Identification Numbers. As a result, telecommunication companies have been directed to bar 12 million lines which have not been linked to the owners’ NINs after the expiration of the deadline. […]

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Glo, MTN resolve interconnect debt dispute – NCC

Daily Dispatch February 8, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the interconnect debt dispute between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Globacom Limited has been amicably resolved. NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Muoka said in accordance with this resolution, the disconnection approval granted to MTN by NCC for […]

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Telecom Indicators: Nigeria sees steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, drop in teledensity

Daily Dispatch January 31, 2024

Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices. The adjustment

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NCC suspends phased disconnection of Globacom from MTN Network, Grants 21 days extension

Daily Dispatch January 18, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the phased disconnection of Globacom from MTN network for a period of 21 days. The NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka, on Thursday in Abuja disclosed this in a statement. The Next Edition reported that the NCC had on January 8, 2024, approved MTN’s request to […]