Danbatta emerges MONEYReport Man of the Year
LAGOS – The Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, is MONEYReport Magazine’s ‘MAN OF THE YEAR‘ […]
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INEC planning to make NIN compulsory for voter registration
He said the NIN would help tackle challenges of underage voting, alien voting and other challenges associated with registration. The national commissioner, who wished to […]
FG extends deadline for NIN registration to Feb. 9
By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Federal Government has extended the deadline for Nigerians to register and link their National Identification Number (NIN) […]
NIN: FG insists on Wednesday deadline, diplomats’ registration
The Federal Government on Sunday insisted that the deadlines given for the registration of all Subscriber Identification Modules with valid National Identity Numbers were […]
NIN: NIMC Closes Headquarters In Abuja, Opens 20 Enrollment Centres
As many Nigerians try to get their NIN, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the closure of its headquarters in Abuja. In a […]
NIN deadline stands, as NCC awaits govt’s advice
The Nigerian Communications Commission on Wednesday said it was awaiting the advice of the Federal Government as regards the deadline for the integration of Subscriber […]
Telecoms in 2020: A Review of NCC’s Regulatory Activities
For telecommunications sector, the year 2020 has been an eventful year with a lot of landmark regulatory initiatives by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The […]
FG orders removal of charges from NIN retrieval
The Federal government has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC ) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to remove the 20 naira USSD fee […]
NCC directive: Rethinking the deadline, by Chijama Ogbu
Time and time again, they have proved it: that Nigerian leaders are among the most warped in execution of policies. Even when the idea is […]
NIMC: no cause for panic over SIM card deactivation
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Thursday said that there is no cause for panic regarding the two weeks deadline for deactivation of Subscribers Identity […]
SIM registration: Extend deadline for NIN update to 10 weeks, Reps tell FG
The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to extend the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number by telecommunication service subscribers to […]
NASS Kicks As NCC Raises Wage Bill By N12bn
The National Assembly (NASS) has queried the Nigerian Communications Commission over a sharp increase in its proposed wage bill between for 2021. The parliament also […]
NCC endows N40m professorial chairs in 2 more universities
In line with its ongoing initiative to ensure a sustainable telecommunications industry that is responsive to global technological changes as well as national consumer preferences, […]
NCC Orders Suspension Of New SIM Sale, Registration
Mobile Network Operators have been directed by the Nigerian Communications Commission to immediately suspend the sale and activation of new SIM cards to allow an […]
NCC’s Twitter Account Restored
The Twitter account of the Nigerian Communications Commission, @NgComCommission, has been restored. This followed a temporary suspension by Twitter, a decision taken to ensure the […]
5G consultation still on-going -NCC assures Nigerians
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published and uploaded a Draft Consultation Document on the Deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile […]
NCC approves e-SIM trial for MTN, 9mobile
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Monday said it has granted approval for two mobile network operators (MNOs), MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile, to carry out trial […]
Danbatta wins Zik Prize
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emerged the winner of the 2019 Zik Prize, […]
NCC set to commence cost-based review of new rates for International voice calls services
By Jessica Dogo Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to commence a cost-based review to determine new pricing regime for mobile International […]
Pantami, Danbata seek indigenous digital solutions as NCC rewards winners of Covid-19 virtual hackathon
ABUJA – Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has advocated the need for all stakeholders to join hands with the […]