NCC SUSPENDS ISSUANCE OF COMMUNICATIONS LICENCES IN THREE CATEGORIES

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

In line with its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 to grant and renew licences, promote fair competition and develop the Communications Industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission) has temporarily suspensed issuance of new licences in the following categories:

1. Interconnect Exchange Licence

2. Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence

3. Value Added Service Aggregator Licence

According to a statement by NCC's Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka), this temporary suspension is necessary to enable the Commission to conduct a thorough review of several key areas within these categories, including the current level of competition, market saturation and current market dynamics.

The statement said the "public is invited to note that during the suspension period commencing on 17th of May, 2024, new application for the aforementioned licences will not be accepted. This is without prejudice to pending applications before the Commission which will be considered on their merits.

"Any enquiries or clarifications in respect of this Suspension Notice should be forwarded to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Date this 17th day of May 2024".

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NCC TO ACCELERATE DEPLOYMENT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has stated that NCC will not relent in the promotion of latest and emerging technologies to energize business and the sector in Nigeria for the benefit of the country and its citizens.

NCC TO STRENGTHEN AOL ADMINISTRATION

* Set To Deploy Revenue Assurance Solutions

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is unwavering in its commitment to deploy a Revenue Assurance Solution (RAS) in the telecommunication sector to ensure a more robust Annual Operating Levy (AOL) administration in the telecom industry.

NCC UNCOVERS CYBER THREATS TO WINDOWS PLATFORM, ROUTERS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

The Computer Security Incidents Response Team (CSIRT) set up by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the telecoms sector, has discovered two new separate cyber threats targeting Windows Platforms and a particular kind of routers respectively.

NCC UNDERSCORES ROLE OF ICT IN FIGHTING FINANCIAL CRIMES

• * As Commission's New Boss, Aminu Maida, Gets Inducted Into Realnews Hall of Fame

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations to address issue of illicit financial flows in the country.

NCC UNVEILS CONSUMER TELCARE CENTRE AT ABUJA AIRPORT

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The public concourse at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja is the first beneficiary of a Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

NCC URGES CONSUMERS TO PROTECT TELECOM INFRASTRUCTURE, OTHERS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that telecommunications consumers in Nigeria have a major role to play in complementing efforts being put in place to ensure the effective protection of telecommunications infrastructure.

NCC URGES NSSB TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT DIGITAL LITERACY

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged the Nasarawa State Scholarship Board (NSSB) to support the NCC in creating awareness about the intervention projects of the Commission concerning research and digital literacy in order to provide more opportunities for the citizenry.

NCC WARNS USERS AGAINST 'MOBILE APPS GROUP' OVER TROJAN, MALWARE CONCERNS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised against the installation of apps from the offending publisher, the 'Mobile Apps Group', whose products were discovered to contain Trojans and adware that are harmful to users and their privacy.

NCC WELCOMES EFFORTS OF AfricaNXT CONFAB TO ALIGN WITH THE COMMISSION'S VISION OF TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN PROSPERITY FOR THE CONTINENT

• * As Danbatta Pledges To Sustain Participation And Support For The Conference

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has reiterated the faith of the Commission in the vision of the AfricaNEXT Conference (AfricaNXT) to “co-create a prosperous future for all Africans” through collaborations, conversations and programming that are oriented in harvesting, harnessing and leveraging innovative technologies.

NCC'S BOSS DANBATTA COMMENDS ADEDIGBA OVER NIM FELLOWSHIP

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

A director of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Ismaila Adedigba, has received the commendation of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, over the recent conferment of the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) on him.

NCC'S OMONIYI IBIETAN ELECTED SECRETARY-GENERAL OF APRA

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Head Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, has just been elected the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) at the 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

NCC, 3R SIGN PACT ON REVENUE ASSURANCE SOLUTIONS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has finally signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with its consultant, 3R Company Nigeria Limited, for the execution of the Revenue Assurance Solutions (RAS) to strengthen and manage the integrity of revenue generation process in the Nigerian telecommunications industry.

NCC, ALTON BACK 2021 ITREALMS E-WASTE DIALOGUE

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The apex telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have drummed support for the 2021 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at Adam’s Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos by 9am next Thursday.

NCC, CBN SET TO ROLL OUT REFUND FRAMEWORK FOR FAILED AIRTIME AND DATA TRANSACTIONS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors.

NCC, CIVIL DEFENCE CORPS ALIGN TO TACKLE CRIMES IN TELECOMS

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has teamed with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to tackle some of the criminal activities bedeviling the telecom industry, such as telecom equipment vandalism and fraudulent registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards among others.

NCC, FLAGSHIP OF PUBLIC INSTITUTION IMPACTING LIVES POSITIVELY......Alake Of Egbaland

• * As Adewolu Leads Delegation To Ogun On Consumer Sensitisation

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, has applauded the regulatory strides of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in ensuring accelerated growth of telecommunications sector, thus making the sector a flagship enabler of Nigeria's prosperity.

NCC, GOOGLE COLLABORATE TO DRIVE NIGERIA'S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Google Global Services Nigeria have expressed determination to work together toward advancing the actualization of auspicious national targets for ubiquitous broadband access in furtherance of Nigeria’s digital transformation policy.

NCC, GROUP CELEBRATE RURAL WOMEN FARMERS, ENCOURAGE ICT FOR PRODUCTION

By Stellamaris Ashinze (Agency News Reporter)

Women in Technology (WITIN) on Saturday celebrated rural women farmers for their contributions in food production and urged them to embrace technology for food security.

NCC, IXPN OFFER SUPPORT FOR 2023 NIGERIA DIGITALSENSE AFRICA FORUM

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Foremost telecom regulator on the continent, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) are thudding support for the 2023 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Africa Forum (NDSF) series on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) slated for Thursday, June 8, in Lagos.