President Buhari Launches National Policy On 5G Networks In Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja launched a National Policy on Fifth Generation 5G Networks for Nigeria’s Digital Economy. President Buhari also directed security institutions to immediately leverage 5G when deployed in order to beef up security across Nigeria. … Read more
NCC exclude Glo from qualifiers of 5G Globacom and Emerging Markets Telecommunication Service Limited are set to miss out on the deployment of the Fifth Generation network for at least two years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) only qualified MTN Nigeria Plc, Airtel Networks Limited, and one new player for its … Read more
FG has again extended the NIN-SIM linkage deadline. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has again extended the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to the end of 2021. The latest development was made known via a joint statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, and … Read more
…the NCC is working with operators to implement a number of initiatives to ensure network expansion The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed it is 97% ready for the implementation of 5G deployment in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Professor Umar Danbatta, confirmed the commission’s readiness at the … Read more
NCC has spoken about disqualifying Nigerians from getting SIM cards in the country. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has debunked the report that it disqualified Nigerians from owning Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). It was earlier reported on Wednesday that the commission disqualified Nigerians below the age of 18 from registering … Read more
NCC has disqualified Nigerians below 18 years from getting SIM cards. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the disqualification of Nigerians below the age of 18 from registering and owning a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in the country. The latest development was made known via a draft copy of the modified … Read more
…available statistics indicate that the telecommunications industry has bounced back with broadband penetration peaking at 41 percent… The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 180 million telephone lines are now linked with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta said this on Tuesday during NCC’s Public … Read more
The Federal government had on December 15, 2020 ordered all telecommunication operators in the country to disconnect every SIM card not synchronized… As the deadline for linkage of the Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) to their National Identity Numbers (NIN) draws near, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that those who failed to do so … Read more
Pantami revealed that there were about 16,000 reported outages by mobile network operators from January 2021 to July 2021. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mr. Isa Pantami, has said that the Five Generation (5G) network will be deployed in Nigeria in January 2022. The minister, who added that the deployment … Read more
A close observation of the seven-member committee revealed that only Urhoghide voted in support of the e-transmission of results. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Senate has announced a seven-member conference committee to meet with the House of Representatives team to solve the contentious aspects of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill. The President of the Senate, Ahmad … Read more
Mobile phone services have been shut down in Katsina State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that telecommunication services have been shut down in no fewer than 13 Local Government Areas of Katsina State. It was gathered that the latest development may not be unconnected with the ongoing security operations against bandits in the North-West region of the country. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it did not need the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission to transmit election results electronically, stating that the constitution is clear. The National Assembly said the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, to seek proper legal advice rather than misinforming Nigerians on … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again rejected the idea of having to seek approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) before it can electronically transmit election results in Nigeria. INEC, NCC, Election results, Lawmakers The electoral body reiterates that it was wrong for the National Assembly to have subjected its operations to approval … Read more
Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the shut down of telecommunication services in Zamfara EkohotBlog reports that Shehu Sani, a socio-political activist and Senator in the 8th Assembly of Nigeria, has reacted to the Federal Government’s directive to shut down telecommunication services in Zamfara State. Read Also: Breaking News: All Vehicles To Bear Same Colour – … Read more
FG has ordered the shut down of mobile phone services in Zamfara State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has ordered all telecom operators to shut down their networks in Zamfara State. The order was made known via a letter to all telecom operators by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of … Read more
The NCC and the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding in May The Federal Government has announced its readiness to begin the roll-out of fifth-generation (5G) services across the country. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, made the announcement on Friday at a public inquiry … Read more
“There are now a total of 59.8 million unique NIN enrolments, with an average of three to four SIMs per NIN.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has again extended the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to October 31, 2021. The latest development was made known via a joint statement by the … Read more
“…All they are trying to do is simply to give the ruling party the opportunity to decide whether the result of election is released or not…” Senator Shehu Sani has opined that the National Assembly has created three electoral bodies – INEC, NCC and itself – by its rejection of the electronic transmission of election … Read more
The NCC boss also stated that elections results can only be transmitted by a 3G network… The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Friday, told members of the House of Representatives that it cannot guarantee total safety for the electronic transmission of results. There was uproar on the floor of the house on Thursday as debates … Read more
A fight has broken out in the House of Reps in the early hours of Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fight broke out in the House of Representatives following a disagreement on whether or not members should vote on the electronic transmission of election results on Friday. It was gathered that the House of … Read more