TECHNOLOGY

Breaking: NCC Announces Change to Fixed Lines Numbering Format

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to manage Nigeria’s numbering resources, has announced new numbering format for fixed lines. In the process, Nigeria’s Fixed-Lines

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Danbatta unveiled achievements in Kano, says Broadband penetration on fast-tract

Daily Dispatch September 18, 2023

The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of […]

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Nigeria’s Telecom Contribution to GDP Hits 16% – Danbatta

Daily Dispatch September 8, 2023

Says broadband penetration to hit 50% by year-end The telecommunications sector’s contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased significantly to 16 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, according to the data reported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) based on the computation by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The […]

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News Release: We’re implementing requisite reforms to strengthen Telecoms Sector, says NCC

Daily Dispatch September 6, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it remains committed to its regulatory role of continually implementing requisite reforms to strengthen the communications sector in Nigeria. The Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management at the NCC, Adeleke Adewolu, stated this while addressing stakeholders at the combined second and third quarters 2023 meeting of

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Over Four Million Available for Nigerians with Special Tech Skills, Says Experts

Daily Dispatch August 24, 2023

There is urgent need to improve digital skills across the country in order to build the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), experts in technology have advised. The experts said by leveraging digital connectivity, providing high-quality tech education, and fostering a supportive community, this new initiative will undoubtedly open up job market opportunities not only for

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NCC showcases indigenous telecom achievements at NTICE 2023 Expo

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion of indigenous content in the telecommunications sector at the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023), which holds in Lagos from August 22-24, 2023, at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Commission’s