TECHNOLOGY

FG directs network service providers to reverse unilateral upward tariff adjustment

Daily Dispatch October 20, 2022

The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been drawn to media reports of unilateral implementation of the recently approved 10 per cent upward tariff adjustments for some voice and data services by the service providers, on their networks. The consideration for 10 per

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NCC to organise BTAF for 36 governors

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2022

All Governors from 36 states of the federation are set to discuss how to empower the citizens with latest telecoms technologies as they partake in the maiden edition of Broadband Technical Awareness Forum for Governors, BTAF, put together by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and slated for Thursday in Abuja. The programme, which takes place […]

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Telecom infrastructure critical to successful elections -Danbatta

Daily Dispatch October 12, 2022

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said telecom infrastructure is very critical to successful 2023 elections, therefore, every Nigerian in every community should join hands in protecting it for the benefit of the country. Danbatta, who was special guest at the 6th edition of the Annual Conference of […]

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SVP 2021-2025 is Catalyst for 5G, Broadband Penetration, Telecom Infrastructure – Danbatta

Daily Dispatch October 7, 2022

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says its Strategic Vision Implementation Plan (SVP) 2021 -2025 unveiled on September 7, 2021 was meant to speed up Broadband penetration, 5G deployment and rapid development of telecom infrastructure in Nigeria.Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC) said at the 2022 Annual

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Microsoft appoints Nigerian ICT expert as ATO director

Daily Dispatch September 4, 2022

The global tech giant, Microsoft has appointed Nigerian information and communication technology (ICT) genius, Kunle Awosika as the managing director of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO). According to Business Insider, Awosika has held various positions at Microsoft, including being one of the three pioneer team members when Microsoft opened its office in Nigeria. He

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NCC issues new international termination rate

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2022

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued an amended Determination of Mobile (Voice) International Termination Rate (ITR) for implementation in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry effective from September 1, 2022. This was contained in a statement by its Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. According to the statement, the ITR for voice services paid