NCC Archives - The Glitters Online https://theglittersonline.com.ng/tag/ncc/ A voice for the people Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:49:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 119911796 NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group To Strengthen Online Safety And AI Accountability https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-184/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:49:45 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=373132 NCC Launches Internet Governance Working Group To Strengthen Online Safety And AI Accountability   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address emerging internet governance challenges, including artificial intelligence (AI), online fraud, privacy concerns and the protection of vulnerable internet users. The call was made on Thursday, October 15, […]

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]]> 373132 NCC To Leverage DBI’s ITU Recognition To Advance Digital Literacy https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-183/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:08:11 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=372074 NCC To Leverage DBI’s ITU Recognition To Advance Digital Literacy   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will leverage the Digital Bridge Institute’s (DBI) designation as an International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to accelerate digital literacy, enhance digital inclusion, and equip more Nigerians with the skills needed to participate effectively in […]

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]]> 372074 Nigeria’s Data Demand Outpacing Network Growth- NCC https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-182/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:46:36 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=372008 Nigeria’s Data Demand Outpacing Network Growth- NCC   The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has warned that rising data demand is putting pressure on Nigeria’s networks and called for greater investment in digital infrastructure. In a communiqué issued on Sunday after the Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum in Abuja, the NCC and other participants said: “Demand […]

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]]> 372008 Free Daily Data For Learners: NCC, ALTON Roll Out Zero Rated Access To Educational Platforms October 1 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-181/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:03:24 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=371685 Free Daily Data For Learners: NCC, ALTON Roll Out Zero Rated Access To Educational Platforms October 1   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), will on October 1, 2026, roll out the Zero Rated Data Access to Approved Educational Platforms and Content Initiative. The […]

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]]> 371685 NCC Seeks Greater Digital Infrastructure Investment At Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-seeks/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:03:51 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=371590 NCC Seeks Greater Digital Infrastructure Investment At Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality, and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu […]

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]]> 371590 NCC Empowers Over 100 Persons With Disabilities With Digital Skills In Lagos https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-empowers/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:08:19 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=370581 NCC Empowers Over 100 Persons With Disabilities With Digital Skills In Lagos The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from opportunities in the digital […]

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]]> 370581 Nigeria Adds 45m Telecom Subscriptions In 10 Years https://theglittersonline.com.ng/telecom-8/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:20:36 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=369955 Nigeria Adds 45m Telecom Subscriptions In 10 Years   Nigeria’s active telecom subscriptions increased by 44.8 million over the past decade, rising from 150.3 million in July 2016 to 195.1 million in July 2026, according to analyses of data from the Nigerian Communications Commission. The 29.8 per cent increase highlights the long-term expansion of Nigeria’s […]

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]]> 369955  NCC Opens Free Digital Learning Pathways With Zero-Rated Access To Educational Platforms And Content Initiative https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-opens/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:40:27 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=369910  NCC Opens Free Digital Learning Pathways With Zero-Rated Access To Educational Platforms And Content Initiative The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative to expand access to learning resources, bridge educational inequalities and support the country’s long-term economic growth by investing in human capital. The Zero-Rated […]

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]]> 369910 Young Innovators Shine At NCC Hackathon, Showcase Accessible Technology Solutions https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-180/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:03:39 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=368829 Young Innovators Shine At NCC Hackathon, Showcase Accessible Technology Solutions SORA emerged as the overall winner of the Fourth Edition of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Hackathon Live Show 2026, clinching the 3 million Naira grand prize, while Clear Signal and IKOR secured second and third places, receiving 2 million Naira and 1 million Naira […]

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]]> 368829 NCC Urges Protection Of Fibre Infrastructure During Road Construction https://theglittersonline.com.ng/ncc-179/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:10:04 +0000 https://theglittersonline.com.ng/?p=367169 NCC Urges Protection Of Fibre Infrastructure During Road Construction * Decries Over 5,000 Fibre Cuts In H1 2026 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and adopt preventive measures to protect fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation and other civil works across the […]

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