Telecoms

ATCON Hails Ndukwe Appointment into MTN Nigeria Board

The President, Members of the National Executive Council (NEC) and entire member of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has commended Dr. Ernest Ndukwe on his recent appointment as new Board Chairman, MTN Nigeria. According to a statement from ATCON, the Association is aware that his appointment is based on his pedigree as […]

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Second Phase of SIM Registration Verification, Compliance Audit Kicks Off Soon

To provide further assurance on the integrity of its Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) registration database, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will shortly begin the second phase of its ongoing audit of SIM registration data and registration processes across all Mobile Network Operator (MNO) platforms. Meanwhile, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta […]

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NCC Takes Emerging Telecoms Technologies Research,ICT Innovation Forum to North-West Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission is set for its second edition of the Emerging Telecoms Technologies Research and ICT Innovation Forum. This edition which is designed for the North-West Region. The Forum’s theme: “Developing Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem; Imperative for Improving Local Content” according to the initiator- the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) – is in line with […]

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MTN Group Appoints New Investor Relations Executive

MTN Group has appointed Thato Motlanthe to the position of Executive for Investor Relations, with effect from 1 September 2019. Thato replaces Nik Kershaw who left MTN Group at the end of May 2019, and will report to Ralph Mupita, MTN Group CFO. Thato brings to the role extensive experience of South African and global […]

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ATCON, NCC Stakeholders Forum Exposes more OTT Biz Opportunities for Nigeria’s Telecoms Operators

The Telecoms Executive and Regulator Forum (TEFR) organised by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON has opened up more business opportunities from OTT platform to telecoms operators in Nigeria. Before now the OTTs have come under attack by the operators over lost of revenue from voice call and text messages as more […]

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NCC’s SERVICOM Improved Performance Measurement Framework Expected Soon

A performance measurement framework for improved performance and efficiency of service delivery by SERVICOM at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is expected to be release soon as the members of the SERVICOM Nodal Committee at the NCC are presently at a five workshop designed for that purpose at Mararaba in Nasarawa State. The Commission is […]

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Solution for Digital Nomads Unveil on Kenya Coast

A developmental programme that aims to help digital nomads build impactful solutions has been launched in Kenya. Impact Nomads, launched in June, is a programme for remote workers who would like to unleash their full potential and co-create innovative, impactful solutions. The organisation aims to build a community of people who work remotely, and will […]

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Tax Case: MTN Expresses Confidence in Nigeria’s Court System, Witness Absence Stalls Proceeding

The absence of a witness for the Attorney General of the Federation on Wednesday forced the Federal High Court in Lagos to adjourn till October for hearing of a suit filed by MTN Nigeria Communication Limited against the AGF over N242bn and $1.3bn import duties and withholding tax assessments. MTN in statement however said:”We are […]

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MainOne to Support University of Benin’s ICT Program

MainOne, West Africa’s leading connectivity and data centre solutions provider, on the heels of the expansion of its network into Edo State has assured the University of Benin of its support towards continued ICT development at the University. The CEO of MainOne reiterated her commitment towards improving access to ICT on campus with the investment […]

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NCC Appoints New Public Affairs Director

The Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has conveyed its decision to appoint Dr. Henry Nkemadu as Director Public Affairs. A graduate of veterinary medicine from the University of Nigeria, Nkemadu has traversed the length and breadth of NCC acquiring experiences that qualify him for his new role. A former Controller of the Lagos […]

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