Telecoms & IT
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447FG to Fund 75 New Research Projects from October 1
From October 1, the federal government will begin funding 75 fresh research projects in digital innovation, while also working with global technology...
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1.2KDespite 50% Hike, Nigeria’s Telecoms Tariffs Still Cheap –NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained that competition has made the country’s telecommunications service tariffs remain relatively cheap despite the recent...
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4.1KTinubu Scraps 5% Telecom Excise Duty in New Tax Law
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, announced the development during an interactive session with journalists in...
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Telecoms Industry Burns ₦480b Yearly on Diesel to Stay Connected –NCC Boss
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry spends an average sum of N480 billion every year on diesel just to keep the country connected, a cost...
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3.8KTelcos Under Pressure as NCC Cracks Down on Service Failures, Weak Governance
Telecom firms are currently in the eye of the storm as the federal government cranks up pressure on them to improve their...
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Telecom Sector Suffers 1100 Fibre Cuts, 545 Access Denial, 99 Theft
Despite designating information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) through an Executive Order by President Bola Tinubu, the...
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NCC Set to Introduce Stiffer Sanctions Against Errant ICT Operators
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly condemned the flagrant violations of regulatory provisions by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) operators. In response to...
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Telcos Now on Upgraded NIN Verification Platform –NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission has announced the successful migration of all telecommunications firms in Nigeria to its upgraded National Identification Number...
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Telcos Warn of Imminent Service Blackout as Vandalism Spikes
Telecommunications operators have raised the alarm over rising incidents of infrastructure vandalism, warning of an imminent service blackout unless coordinated actions from...
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3.6KNCC Unveils New Licensing Framework as Broadband Penetration Nears 49%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a draft General Authorisation Framework (GAF) to accommodate emerging technologies and maintain growth in the...
