No Licence For 5G Network In Nigeria – FG

The Federal government says no license has so far been issued for 5G deployment in the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Spokesperson to the minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mrs. Uwa Suleiman, the minister said he was worried by the public concern about the health implications of the deployment of the Fifth Generation Mobile Networks (5G) in Nigeria and affirmed that the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), of which he is the chairman had not deliberated on or released any bulk frequency spectrum for the deployment of 5G in Nigeria.

The minister maintained that no license has been issued for the deployment of 5G anywhere in the country, as the ministry is currently at the stage of studying and reporting the a 3-month study trial conducted by the ministry is ongoing.

The study, according to the statement, was sequel to a directive by the minister to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on 25th November, 2019 to ensure that a team of experts, security agencies and other stakeholders fully participate in the trial process.

The statement reads in part: ‘'The attention of my office has been drawn to the public concern about the health implications of the deployment of Fifth Generation Mobile Networks (5G) in Nigeria. Based on available records at my office and the earlier report received from the regulator.

‘’I would like to clarify as follows that: the National Frequency Management Council (NFMC), of which I am the Chairman, has not deliberated on or released any bulk frequency spectrum for the deployment of 5G; no license has been issued for the deployment of 5G in the country.

‘‘A 3-month study trial commenced on the 25th of November, 2019 in order to critically review and study the health and security implications of deploying 5G in Nigeria; as part of the study trial process, I directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to ensure that a team of experts, security agencies and other stakeholders fully participate in the trial process and my office also invited these agencies to participate in the trial; and ‘‘The trial process has been concluded and the study and reporting process is currently ongoing.’’

Redoil:
do we have a government in Nigeria please l need an answer

NaijaRoyalty:
This Evil government would kill us all if we don't take time

jakD:



Dem no fit kill me cos I no vote dem.

Redoil:
do we have a government in Nigeria please l need an answer

dulux07:
God, why do africans reason like this.
Why do we always believe every nonsense and act as the victim? Even the so-called literate spew nonsense .

Other countries are busy on research and development, You guys are ranting about one irrelevant 5g tech.
No wonder the continent is backward

Macphenson:
With the recent brouhaha surrounding the 5G network all over the world, prompting the Federal government to issue a statement that nobody has been licensed to operate a 5G network, I stumbled across this memo from MTN Nigeria saying they have tested 5G in Nigeria.

Then certain questions came to my mind

Did MTN test 5G in Nigeria without government's consent, approval and Monitoring?

After the testing where there sanctions from the government to check such excesses if that is the case?

Or Did MTN Nigeria do such testing with government's consent and approval?

If that is the case why is the government of the day lieing to Nigerians about the 5G?


Lalasticlala, front page please.

Jus4c:




Hello @Macphenson, it is very commendable to appreciate your concern with respect to the 5G Technology and its perceived relation to the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Truth is there is this unease with some Nigerians as to whether the 5 G technology is already in operation in Nigeria or not. Now, I think it's good to set the record straight: first, the statement of the Minister of Communication, Isa Patanmi,in relation to this is accurate and there is no discrepancy with the MTN's memo you posted. He actually mentioned it on Channel's TV while being interviewed that only a trial of this 5G technology took place last year, and that he was the one that conducted the trial. He further stated that licences were not yet given, as the Federal Government is still assessing everything about the new technology. You may check this video link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLQbXPSunQ0

Second, it's very important to be knowledgeable in the field of Physics and Biology or at least do ones personal research from recognized Journals before one can have a good understanding of this linkage of 5G Technology with the spread of the Coronavirus. I can tell you that Electromagnetic Waves Radiations or Frequencies have nothing to do with the spread of this virus. At least, for now, there is no reputable scientific Journal that has this information. I think some of us need to do a bit of our research on areas outside our expertise before circulating unverified information as this, which could cause panic on others, especially the illiterates who usually depend on hearsay to build their opinions.If my stance on this 5G Technology vis-a-vis its connection to this pandemic is proven wrong by a superior scientific evidence, I will gladly take back my statements.

Those individuals that are hurling insults on the Minister, talking about his choice of religion, dress code, and preferred style of appearance, should understand that it is only prudent to respect his choice of personal lifestyle, which has nothing to do with his competence.The man is surely deserving of this position judging by his profile. I'm not his PA neither have I met him in person but I think we, Nigerian youth, would do a great good for ourselves if we improve on our fact finding skills before commenting on any issues of national discourse, or any information available on the social media at all. It is well with us all.

Macphenson:
With the recent brouhaha surrounding the 5G network all over the world, prompting the Federal government to issue a statement that nobody has been licensed to operate a 5G network, I stumbled across this memo from MTN Nigeria saying they have tested 5G in Nigeria.

Then certain questions came to my mind

Did MTN test 5G in Nigeria without government's consent, approval and Monitoring?

After the testing where there sanctions from the government to check such excesses if that is the case?

Or Did MTN Nigeria do such testing with government's consent and approval?

If that is the case why is the government of the day lieing to Nigerians about the 5G?


Lalasticlala, front page please.

dulux07:
God, why do africans reason like this.
Why do we always believe every nonsense and act as the victim? Even the so-called literate spew nonsense .

Other countries are busy on research and development, You guys are ranting about one irrelevant 5g tech.
No wonder the continent is backward

Macphenson:
With the recent brouhaha surrounding the 5G network all over the world, prompting the Federal government to issue a statement that nobody has been licensed to operate a 5G network, I stumbled across this memo from MTN Nigeria saying they have tested 5G in Nigeria.

Then certain questions came to my mind

Did MTN test 5G in Nigeria without government's consent, approval and Monitoring?

After the testing where there sanctions from the government to check such excesses if that is the case?

Or Did MTN Nigeria do such testing with government's consent and approval?

If that is the case why is the government of the day lieing to Nigerians about the 5G?


Lalasticlala, front page please.

Redoil:
do we have a government in Nigeria please l need an answer

yrex01:
Mr exposed. I'm not saying 5g is d caused of covid'19 ooo but if they finally launch it, pls stay close to the mast for 5hrs n come here to tell us we go school. I'm not xtain tho but 5g z very deadly to human. We talking bout 60hz man.. Get sense 60hz !!!!