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By Yakubu Musa Nothing, perhaps, illustrates the tragedy of the current world's most enduring struggle, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, than last Friday’s UN resolution for a ceasefire. Curiously, the United States of America voted against it while her...
By Sanusi Abdullahi Kiru In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigeria's telecommunications industry, there are individuals who leave an indelible mark, reshaping the sector for the betterment of the nation. Among these luminaries, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta stands...

Danbatta extols Swedish government and Ericsson for impressive collaboration

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has expressed his appreciation for...

NNPP BoT suspends Kwankwaso

The Board of Trustees (BoT) for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has imposed a suspension on Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party's candidate...

“We are ready for Niger intervention” – ECOWAS defense chiefs

The ECOWAS standing force has expressed its readiness intervene in Niger Republic in order to restore democracy and reverse the unconstitutional military takeover. This was...

NCC to hold NTICE Expo in Lagos

After a successful inaugural event last year, the Nigerian Communications Commission is delighted to extend an invitation to the public for the 2023 Edition...

Alton chairman commends Danbatta for telecom industry success

Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, the Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has expressed admiration for the leadership of Prof. Umar...

Is special adviser on security same thing as national security adviser?

Long rumoured to be the national security adviser-designate, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu was finally appointed as special adviser on security by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The...

Number of clusters without access to telecom services reduced by 53% – NCC

In its efforts towards increasing telecom penetration, the NCC has achieved a major milestone in reducing the number of clusters without access to telecom services.

President Tinubu’s June 12 speech

TEXT OF DEMOCRACY DAY NATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED Tinubu, GCFR ON JUNE 12, 2023 Fellow Nigerians, 2. It is exactly three decades...

Meet the new acting CBN governor: Folashodun Shonubi

Mr. Folashodun Adebisi was born on the 7th of March, 1962. He attended the University of Lagos from 1978 to 1983 and obtained a...

Tinubu suspends Emefiele as CBN governor

Nigeria's president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended Godwin Emefiele as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a statement signed by Willie Bassey, a...

First case of crocodile ‘virgin birth’ reported in Costa Rica

Scientists have documented the first-known instance of a “virgin birth” by a crocodile, which had been living in isolation for about 16 years at...

NCC commences issuance of licences to mobile virtual network operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has begun the issuance of licences to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in the country. An MVNO is...

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