The draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector for between 2025 and 2030 lays out how satellite technologies could help deliver reliable voice and data services to millions of Nigerians who live beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks. The direction is outlined in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector covering the…
THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that the widespread use of smartphones, computers and internet-based services in daily life has significantly increased exposure to risks such as phishing, online scams, malware and identity theft. It warned that cybercriminals often take advantage of human mistakes, noting that a single careless click could lead to the…
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing…
The Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons, Mr. Tim Akano, has lauded the important roles the Information Communication Technology (ICT) media has been playing in influencing the direction of developments in the sector by setting agenda for policy makers. He spoke during the annual end-of-year meeting of the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), held on…
Telecom subscribers in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have been hit by poor quality of service (QoS) in the city which is the seat of government. While the current trivial of the subscribers have been blamed on the activities of the National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association (NOGASA), which disrupted diesel supplies to sites…
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category. The NCC was recognized alongside the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, which emerged overall best-performing agency; the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, which…
Between 2022 and 2024, Nigeria’s telecom sector attracted $991million in foreign direct investment (FDI) into the economy. According to a report prepared by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), FDI into the Nigerian telecom industry in year 2023 was approximately $134,754,819.27 against $399, 905,531.38 as at year 2022. In 2024, it was approximately $456,589,936.15 against $134,754,819.27…
Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, Konga, has officially flagged off the Konga Naija Shopping Festival, a nationwide end-of-year shopping campaign designed to bring unmatched value, convenience, and festive cheer to millions of households. Running from December 7 to 31, the campaign aims to empower shoppers with massive discounts, special offers, and unique gifting opportunities as…
Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse in the global smartphone recovery, registering a massive 29per cent year-on-year surge in shipments in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. This dramatic rebound, highlighted in a new report by technology market analyst firm Omdia, signifies a major turnaround for the country after a challenging period of currency volatility…
