NCC in discussion with SpaceX for high bandwidth internet across Nigeria
SpaceX has been in discussion with NCC virtually over the past several months to begin the process of pursuing all necessary licenses to bring Starlink, its satellite-based broadband services to Nigeria.
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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that in light of disruption in the technology world, it is keen on balancing healthy competition with entry of disruptive technologies to ensure sustainable telecoms industry growth and development in Nigeria.
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Umar Danbatta, stated this during a presentation to the commission by a delegation from SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportations services company, in Abuja on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
It is no longer hearsay that presently Nigeria like other countries in the world are threatened by terrorism and cyber criminalities.
In its determination to tackle the challenges of cyber and internet crimes head-on, the Buhari administration recently launched a comprehensive National Cybersecurity Plan to End terrorism and Internet Criminalities in Nigeria.
In his ever usual patriotic strategic move, President Buhari announced the first comprehensive cybersecurity policy for the country during which he urged for more emphasis on exploring the internet for economic growth opportunities, enhancement of knowledge and mitigation of crime.
One thing that makes President Buhari to stand out in the commity of Presidents in the world is his astuteness and determination to make the difference by bringing policies that will stand the test if time. Such policies in the long run tend to be beneficial to the country.
NCC to balance competition with disruptive technologies to sustain telecoms growth NCC to balance competition with disruptive technologies to sustain telecoms growth
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said in light of disruption in the technology world, it is keen on balancing healthy competition with the entry of disruptive technologies to ensure sustainable telecoms industry growth and development in Nigeria.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde and made available to journalists.
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Professor Umar Danbatta, stated this during a presentation to the Commission by a delegation from SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportations services company, in Abuja.
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Joint National Association of Persons Living with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has organised a one-day training programme for People Living With Disabilities (PLWDS), on how to acquaint with the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC plan e-voting and other Information Communication Technology appliances in Awka, Anambra state capital, on Friday.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the participants numbering over 75 who were trained, would be given laptops, internet dongles, laptop bags others for practice and self-reliance.
In his opening speech, the State Chairman of the Association, Comrade Ogochukwu Okeke, said with adequate knowledge, skills and resources, Persons Living with Disabilities should be employers, rather than job seekers in the country.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised that in light of disruption in the technology world, it is keen on balancing healthy competition with entry of disruptive technologies to ensure sustainable telecoms industry growth and development in Nigeria.
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, stated this during a presentation to the Commission by a delegation from SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportations services company, in Abuja on Thursday, May 6, 2021.
SpaceX is in the process of launching a low-earth orbiting (LOE) constellation of satellites to provide low latency, high bandwidths Internet to all corners of the globe and has identified Nigeria as a critical market.