NCC working on cheaper data services, says Danbatta

The commission noted that it had licensed and supported infrastructure development companies in deploying fibre optic cables across the country to enable data-based start-ups in harnessing and achieving their objectives.

The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Prof Umar Danbatta, stated these in Port Harcourt on Tuesday during an ICT innovation forum, themed ‘Developing Nigeria’s tech eco-system, imperative for improving local content.’Danbatta who was represented by the NCC’s Secretary, Mr Felix Adeoye, said the commission was supporting the Federal Government in curtailing hate speech in the cyberspace and ensuring that data were utilised positively by Nigerians.

He said, “Within the next few years you are going to see availability of massive data all over the country. We have licensed a number of infrastructure companies to deploy fibres all over the country and they have begun operations.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Nigerian Air Force acquires 18 aircrafts to boost fight against insurgencyThe Chief of Air Staff says the Service is awaiting delivery of the 18 aircrafts.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Pantami and lower data tariff – Daily TrustMinister of Communication and Digital Economy Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami’s directive to the National Communications Commission [NCC] penultimate week to, within five working days, undertake a downward review of the price of data being charged by telecommunications companies excited many subscribers but it was also strange and not well considered. According to the minister, the …
Source: Daily Trust - 🏆 13. / 51 Read more »

Premium Times Daily data-react-helmet=trueBreaking news, Investigations, Multimedia, Analysis, Opinion, Business, Sports & more... by Premium Times data-react-helmet=true
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Premium Times Daily data-react-helmet=trueBreaking news, Investigations, Multimedia, Analysis, Opinion, Business, Sports & more... by Premium Times data-react-helmet=true
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Court announces date to rule on legality of police recruitmentThe police are currently recruiting 10,000 constables without the police service commission.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

My service year purged me of tribal stereotype - Graduating corps memberA corps member who was posted out of his home region narrates how the programme helped in purging him of stereotypical beliefs.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »