Telecommunications
Nigerian Active Mobile Subscribers Hits 210 Million; Says NCC
Internet subscribers in the country had exceeded 152.2 million with a broadband penetration of 44.56 percent
According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the total active mobile subscribers in Nigeria rose to 210 million in August with a teledensity of 109.99 percent.
The commission disclosed on Monday at the NCC Day, 43rd Kano International Trade Fair.
The Executive Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umar Dambatta who was represented by the Deputy Director, Consumer Affairs of the commission, Mr. Banji Ojo said internet subscribers in the country had exceeded 152.2 million with a broadband penetration of 44.56 percent.
Speaking at the trade fair, Prof. Umar Dambatta stated that “The telecommunication sector is a strategic driver of the digital economy, especially in the activities of small and medium enterprises across Nigeria and beyond.”
According to him: “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is not the only fastest growing industry but it is also an important enabler of innovation and development.
He added that the commission had embarked on digital literacy training for entrepreneurs across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Dambatta noted that the aim was to equip small-scale business owners with the requisite skills and generate ideas for the development of products and services that could be exported.
Investors King could recall that the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft Corporation to train 5 million Nigerian youth on high-demand digital skills.
Similarly, the Nigerian Communications Commission also signed an agreement with Damien Academy to train 1 million Nigerians on blockchain technology among other tech skills including web development, mobile App development and Javascript.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Interim Chairman of the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KACCIMA), Alhaji Ahmed Aminu, commended the NCC for promoting the telecommunication industry.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the commission is engaging telecommunication stakeholders on how to mitigate the threat of cybersecurity, online fraud and other risk management.
Investors King understands that cybersecurity and online fraud has become a global issue owing to its increase in recent times. On a number of occasions, the NCC has released public notices to protect Nigerians from harmful applications on both google and apple stores.