Tag: #NCC
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NIGERIAN COPYRIGHT COMMISSION WARNS AKWA IBOM SCHOOLS AGAINST PIRATED BOOK SALES
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has strongly warned school authorities in Akwa Ibom against the illegal production and sale of pirated books. Mrs Cornelia Ibanga, Akwa Ibom Coordinator for NCC, emphasized during a tour of school bookshops in Uyo that some schools are compromising standards by patronizing pirates instead of credible publishers. She cautioned that…
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NCC KICKS OFF DIGITAL AWARENESS FORUM TO DRIVE INCLUSIVE INNOVATION IN NIGERIA
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the first-ever Digital Awareness and Sensitisation Forum on November 13, 2025, under the theme “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment.” Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, announced that the forum will bring together policymakers, industry experts, and community stakeholders to bridge the digital…
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NIGERIA’S BROADBAND PENETRATION HITS 48.81%, STILL AIMING FOR 70% BY YEAR-END
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that as of August 2025, broadband penetration in Nigeria reached about 48.81%, with urban areas enjoying 57% access, while rural areas lag behind at 23%. Speaking at the Rural Connectivity Summit in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida emphasized the urgent need to bridge this digital divide to…
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NCC AND ONSA PEACEFULLY RESOLVE NOGASA STRIKE THREAT, SAVE TELECOM NETWORKS
A looming strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), which threatened to cut diesel supplies to telecom sites nationwide and cause a major communication blackout, has been successfully halted thanks to swift intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Under NSA…
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NCC INTRODUCES TOUGHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RULES FOR TELECOMS
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out stricter corporate governance guidelines for telecom operators to boost transparency, risk management, and investor confidence. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman, emphasised that strong governance is now essential—not optional—in safeguarding Nigeria’s digital future amid cybersecurity and climate risks. The new rules require balanced boards with ICT and…
