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Final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage Compliance: Sept. 14 – NCC

From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs announced this in a statement emailed to TheNewsZenith on Thursday. To date, NCC noted that more than 153 […]

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National TeleCom

NCC orders reactivation of lines affected by verification issues

By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators to reactivate all GSM lines, recently disconnected because of NIN-SIM verification issues. TheNewsZenith recalls that over the weekend, many telecom subscribers could not access their phone lines. This is because of their inability to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber […]

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Features/Opinion TeleCom

NCC: A Digital Enabler of the Renewed Hope Agenda

ADVERTISEMENT By Reuben Muoka In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation […]

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Features/Opinion TeleCom

SIM Boxing, Unboxing a Crime Syndicate

By Suleiman Bala Bakori Boxes have many uses, and the word “box”, lends itself to diverse contexts. For “Ajala Travelers,” the box is necessary for keeping goods for their endless journeys. In literature, idiomatically, it can be said that “one has been boxed into a corner;” another might say to deal with a problem: “think […]

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TeleCom

Nigeria seeks joint regional protection of undersea cables

From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the West Africa region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. TheNewsZenith reports that this followed recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many of the region’s countries. The Chief Executive Officer of the […]

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General TeleCom

6G evolution: prepare for opportunities, risks — NCC

By Our Correspondent The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has charged industry players in the Telecommunication sector to anticipate and prepare for opportunities and risks associated with the evolution towards 6G technology. Dr Aminu Maida, Chief Executive Officer of NCC, gave the charge at the Telecomes Industry Risk Management Conference in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the […]

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General TeleCom

Transparency, our bedrock in telecom regulation – Maida

  From Our Correspondent ………Visits Minister to discuss priority areas The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, says transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria’s chief telecom regulator. Maida pledged this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, […]

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General TeleCom

NCC directors clinch ITU positions at WRC in Dubai

By Abdulfatah Babatunde Nigeria shined at the ongoing World Radio Communication (WRC) conference, in Dubai, UAE as  International Telecommunications Union (ITU) elected two directors of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) into its Working Groups. Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, announced this in a statement e-mailed to TheNewsZenith on Tuesday. Muoka quoted the CEO of […]

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General TeleCom

Competition, key to telecom sector – Maida

From Our Correspondent Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), says competition is key to the healthy growth of Nigeria’s telecoms sector. Maida made the remarks when he received a delegation from Airtel Networks Limited, during the week in Abuja. He said NCC would give closer attention to managing […]

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Economy National TeleCom

Invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D – Maida urges Nokia

From Our Correspondent The Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has requested Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) in the country. Maida said this is to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. He made the request when a delegation from Nokia […]

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