The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated its commitment to tackling consumer-centric issues in the telecom eco-system, even in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commission made this known as it hosted the second quarter meeting of the Industry Consumer Advisory Forum (ICAF) and the Forum’s first virtual meeting, according to a statement signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs. The NCC reiterated its commitment at increasing its partnership with consumer rights advocacy groups in the sector to expand the sphere of consumer education through timely, accurate and adequate information sharing to…
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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has said that a resilient Telecoms Infrastructure is the key enabler in delivering ICT services. Danbatta spoke during the virtual forum on Right of Way Reforms and Planning Permits for Masts and Towers in Nigeria organised by the British Government’s Prosperity Fund’s Digital Access Programme in collaboration with Nigerian Communications Commission and the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy on Thursday. Represented by the NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Adeleke Adewolu, the EVC described the technical conference as apt, as it provided effective solutions to Right of…
Ericsson said it has achieved a significant 5G milestone by securing the company’s 100th commercial 5G agreement or contract with unique communications service providers. The figure includes 58 publicly announced contracts and 56 live 5G networks, spanning five continents. The milestone was reached with the announcement of the 5G deal with Telekom Slovenije on August 12. Ericsson has worked with major service provider partners since the early days of 5G R&D development. The company’s first public 5G partnership announcement came in 2014. Initial technology engagements and memorandum of understanding (MoU) partnerships were followed by 5G New Radio (NR) technology testing and trials. Commercial deals and…
A postgraduate student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Aniekan Charles Ekong has been charged to court by the Police for defrauding Konga to the tune of over N7.5m. The alleged fraudster, a former employee of the foremost e-Commerce giant, was arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. According to the charge sheet, Mr. Aniekan Charles Ekong, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, faces a three-count charge of stealing the sum of N7.5m belonging to Konga, impersonation and fraud allegedly perpetrated against the company. Investigations reveal that the suspect, whose employment had previously been terminated by…
MainOne, West Africa’s premier connectivity and data centre solution provider, has said that it is seeking clarification on its inclusion as one of the six telcos expected to comply with the new Accounting Separation Framework (ASF) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), according to a report in BusinessDay. Recall that MainOne was in 2019 listed alongside MTN, Globacom, Airtel, EMTS (9Mobile), and IHS as the “top” six telecommunication companies that will be submitting their annual financial statements as part of the ASF. The companies which were selected because they have an annual turnover of N5 billion and above are supposed to publish the…
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia brand phones has announced that it has raised USD 280 million in new financing from investors. HMD said the money will go to strengthening its product offering, including 5G devices and new services, and expanding in new markets, such as Brazil, India and Africa, according to a report in telecompaper.com. The company announced four strategic areas where it plans to invest. First, is affordable 5G smartphones, “with an emphasis on strong partnerships with US carriers.” Second, HMD Global plans to transition to more online sales, in recognition of the “new post-Covid reality” as well as…
By Zoran LAZAREVIC The evolution of 4G into 5G has the potential to be a powerful economic growth engine, particularly as this advanced mobile technology is deployed looking into improving productivity in key vertical industrial sectors. Regulators across the Gulf countries have done an excellent job in supporting Communication Service Providers (CSPs) with an efficient spectrum allocations process for 5G deployments. As a result of regulators’ work on 5G spectrum allocations, some of the first 5G deployments globally were executed by CSPs in the Gulf countries and these CSPs are now global leaders in 5G deployments. One year after the…
Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy have continued to implement people-oriented projects to advance the digital economy agenda of President Muhammad Buhari. Such agencies as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), Galaxy Backbone and the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have not relented in their efforts to contribute to building Nigeria’s digital economy. On Tuesday, the commitment of these agencies was once again demonstrated during the virtual commissioning of 11 new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects implemented by…
Jeva Store, Nigeria’s one-stop online shopping platform, powered by Spherical System Limited is set to launch in Nigeria. It is therefore, calling on vendors in the country, both wholesalers and retailers in various sectors to partner with the newly launched online shopping platform for advertisement and sales of their products. The online shopping platform which is set to officially launch in October is calling on vendors of various products; Home and Office Furniture, Automobiles, large and small home, and office appliances, Musical Instruments, Foods Stuffs & Perishable Items, Sporting equipment, Health & Beauty products, Stationaries, and Electronic gadgets (Phones, Laptops,…
Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has said that the commissioning of Emergency Communication Centre in Owerri, Imo State is another milestone in the socio-economic life of Imo people, noting that it will go a long way in combating crime with digital precision. Uzodimma, who spoke at the official unveiling of the 112 Emergency Toll Free Centre built by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said it would also be of tremendous help to Imo people in facilitating prompt attendance to the emergency health needs of the people. The Governor expressed the State Government’s gratitude to the Federal Government for…