NCC debuts research and ICT innovation forum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveils its maiden edition of the Emerging Telecoms Technologies Research and ICT Innovation forum.

NCC said the forum is in line with the commission’s commitment to promoting ICT innovation and investment opportunities and facilitating strategic collaboration and partnership.

The forum presents an opportunity for NCC to bring together key players/actors in the Nigerian tech-ecosystem to deliberate and suggest policy, framework/strategy that could further develop the sector, thereby serving as a catalyst for improving local content in ICT/Telecommunication sector.

The collaborative stakeholder’s meeting was designed to identify the gaps in the ICT/Telecoms sector, strengthen collaboration between stakeholders and the commission and also discuss possible solution to the identified gaps.

The forum comprise of stakeholders drawn from the Nigerian Tech ecosystem; Mobile Network Operators (MNOs); Internet Service Providers (ISPs); and Tech hubs. Professional Associations in the ICT sector, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Consumer Advocacy Groups and representatives from the financial sector.

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