Tag: NCC

For Promoting ICT Knowledge Among Judiciary, Nigerians, CJN Pronounces NCC as Worthy Telecom Regulator

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a worthy telecom regulator in Nigeria for its dedicated efforts in promoting awareness and knowledge of Information Communications Technologies (ICT), among the judiciary in particular, and the Nigerian public.

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“Broadband penetration on fast-tract” Says Danbatta, Unveils Achievements in Kano

At the occasion, where Danbatta informed the media chiefs that Fifth Generation (5G) services subscriptions have already hit half a million in subscription, the various efforts of the Commission to improve broadband penetration are yielding fruitful results with the current estimates as at July 2023 standing at 47.01 per cent.

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Multiple Taxation is An Impediment to Economic Development — NCC’s Commissioner, Adeleke Calls for Policy Adherence

Adeleke while delivering a paper during a ‘Regional Stakeholders Workshop on Multiple Taxation and Regulations’ held recently in Ibadan argued that there are many types of taxes which typically manifest themselves in form of multiple taxation and by design, they reverse growth, stifle innovation and discourage investment. In parabolic terms, they are the scarecrows mounted by government to disincentivize development.

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We’re Implementing Requisite Reforms to Strengthen Telecoms Sector, Says NCC

Addressing the meeting, attended by senior executives of telecom licensees and their umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), as staff of the Commission, Adewolu said the IWG’s activities are geared towards ensuring fair tax policies and eliminating every incident of multiple taxation and regulations impacting the Nigerian telecommunications industry.

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Emergency Communication Centres: Fulfilling Needful Job Opportunities for Nigerian Youths

Beyond providing essential emergency response services to the Nigerian public, the Emergency Communications Centres (ECC), being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) now provide employment placements for many Nigerian youth and professionals, as well as offering informal business activities to the citizens across the Country.

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We Must Embrace Innovation, Strategic Investments — NCC EVC, Danbatta as Stakeholders Converge on ‘Emerging Technology and Forum for Telecommunication Industry’

Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) Executive Vice Chairman, Prof Umar Danbatta while addressing stakeholders at the conference explained that the country, Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has embarked on a remarkable growth trajectory, solidifying its position as an engine of economic growth.

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BOOK REVIEW: Cyber Politics – Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria by Azu Ishiekwene

After explaining the meaning of such frequently used words in the text as “cyber politics,” “social media networks,” “voting behaviour,” and “public servants” in the opening chapter, the author explains at Page 63, that the three social media networks were chosen largely because of their capacity for sociality, specifically, “cognition, communication and community,” the soul of social media.

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