By Favour Unukaso The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that MTN and Globacom have reached an agreement to resolve the interconnect debt issue, over which the former was to disconnect the latter. This came as the 10-day pre-disconnection notice issued by the Commission lapsed today. However, NCC in a statement signed...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso Original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Tecno, has unveiled a promo for its users and customers across Nigeria. The promo comes with many prizes, including cashback, fabulous gifts and SPARK 20 phones throughout January 2024. The promotion, which will run throughout January 2024 is in partnership with PalmPay, Nigeria’s fintech platform, to...
Read MoreAI in Nigeria is thrilled to announce its groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) conference and hackathon, InnovateAI Lagos 2024. InnovateAI Lagos 2024, which is set to be a pivotal event in the Nigerian artificial intelligence industry is themed: “Adapting AI For Nigeria: Crafting Intelligent Solutions For Our Unique Landscape” and will explore the transformative power...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted MTN approval to disconnect Glo from its network over interconnect debt. NCC, in a document Monday, titled: ‘Pre-Disconnection Notice,’ notified the public and subscribers of Globacom that approval has been granted for the partial disconnection of Globacom from MTN Nigeria due to non-settlement of...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned against the unauthorized use of 5.4GHz frequency band. In a document on Monday, NCC informed operators, private/public organisations and the public that the 5.4GHz frequency band spanning 5.430 to 5.725GHz range is a licensed frequency in Nigeria. It said therefore, the transmission of signals...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso AT the conclusion of the World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC) 2023, Nigeria joined the rest of the World to sign unto the Final Act WRC-23, which constitutes a record of the decisions taken at the conference. The Final Act comprises both the new and revised provisions of the Radio Regulations, an international...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunications operators in the country to implement full network barring on all Subscribers Identification Module (SIM) cards not linked to their National Identification Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024. The operators, including MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, among others, have been lettered to carry out...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured law abiding investors of support whenever they enter Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who stated this, stressed that the support of the Commission awaits law-abiding investors like Meta, (formerly Facebook), which responds positively...
Read MoreBy Favour Unukaso THE Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Maida spoke when a delegation from Nokia Networks...
Read MoreBy Shola Olushola BOLT, the leading ride-hailing company, successfully concluded its groundbreaking Bolt Den initiative of the Bolt Accelerator Programme. The event marked the culmination of an inspiring journey, with innovative ideas, and the promise of a brighter future for urban mobility. Bolt’s Accelerator Programme, the first in Nigeria, initiated to empower its driver...
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