Nigeria: NCC Moves to Bridge Digital Divide

25 June 2019

Abuja — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in its bid to bridge the digital divide in internet coverage in the country, has given Landing Right Permit approval to AVANTI Communications Group, a UK- based satellite firm, for the provision of commercial satellite communication services in Nigeria.

The Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Dambatta, made this known yesterday during the official presentation of the certificate to the satellite company.

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