Compendium of Reports on Completed NCC Sponsored Telecommunications-Based Research

The following is a listing of Research Studies sponsored by the NCC. 

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1Design and Construction of Customer Identification by Their Voices in Telecommunications Industry2023Design, develop, and implement a voice-based biometric system for accurate customer identification and authentication within the telecommunications industry.
2Exploratory Study On The Application Of Computer Vision Technology For E-Commerce Sector Growth In Nigeria2023Post-pandemic education, research adaptation, and digital learning strategies
3Implementation of a Low-Cost Microwave Oscillator For 0.9 to 8ghz Range2023Microwave engineering, low-cost oscillator design, and wideband frequency applications
4Innovative Geometrical Energy Source for Clean Energy Generation, the need for Telecommunications industries for Efficient Communication Delivery2023Exploration and assessment of geothermal energy resources in Nigeria for clean energy generation in the telecommunications industry
5Design, Simulation and Fabrication of Millimeter Wave (mmWave) Antenna for Next Generation Mobile Communication Networks2023Design and optimization of a 28 GHz mmWave antenna and arrays for 5G mobile networks.
6Consultancy Study on Adaptation of Co-Working Space Strategy for Start-Ups and Incubation Centres Acceleration in Nigeria2022Start-up ecosystems, incubation and co-working models
7Consultancy Study on Machine Learning and Data Analytics for Mobile Communications Network Planning2022ML/analytics applications in network planning
8Consultancy Study on Developing Sustainable Digital Entrepreneurship Business Model in a Digital Nigeria2022Digital entrepreneurship models and sustainability
9Consultancy Study on the Level and Impact of Telecommunications-Based Research Innovations in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions2022Evaluate the level of telecommunications-based research activities and innovations across Nigerian tertiary institutions
10Design and Fabrication of Wireless Power Transmission Through Resonant Coupling for Charging small Cpes2022Design, fabricate, and evaluate a wireless power transfer system based on resonant coupling technology for efficient and safe charging of small Customer Premises Equipment (CPEs)
11Employment Creation Through Disruptive Technologies2022Job generation, innovation-driven growth, and technology adoption
12Incubation And Mentoring Program for Prize Winners2022Startup incubation, mentorship, and talent development
13Nomadic Base Station (Nomadicbts) Prototype2022Design of a cost-effective Nomadic Base Station prototype for rural coverage and capacity enhancement.
14Subscriber Participatory Approach to Data and Voice Services Analysis Provided by Mobile Network Operators2022Development of a crowdsourcing-based platform for monitoring and analyzing mobile data and voice service performance
15The Development of a User-Centric Based Clustering Scheme and Spatial Resource Allocation Technique for Mitigation of Interference in 5G Networks20225G interference management, user-centric clustering, and resource allocation using software-defined radio and other techniques to validate the algorithm
16Baseline Study on Sectoral Adoptions and Investments in ICT Innovation within Nigerian Economy2021ICT innovation uptake and investment patterns
17Baseline Study on the Level of Indigenous Content in the Nigerian Telecom Sector2021Local content participation and capacity in telecoms
18Consultancy Study on the Development of a National Innovation Index2021Framework and metrics for a national innovation index
19Baseline Study on the Level of Digital Skills in Nigeria (Women, Youths and the Physically Challenged)2021Digital skills gaps and inclusion across demographics
20Consultancy Study on the Emerging Role of Data and FinTech in the Development of Digital Economy in Nigeria2021Data, FinTech and digital economy growth drivers
21Consultancy Study on Young Children and Digital Technology: A Survey Across Nigeria2021Children’s digital exposure, use and impacts
22Design, Fabrication, and Experimental Characterization of Plastic Optical Fibre Cable and Exploitation of its Potentials in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry2021Design, fabricate, and experimentally characterize plastic optical fibre (POF) cables, and evaluate their practical applications and deployment potential within the Nigerian telecommunications industry
23Development of A Home-Grown Electrical Power Charger for Cellphones from Cooking Heat2021Renewable energy, innovative power solutions, and sustainable mobile charging
24Development of a Low-Cost GSM Telephone System for Rural Areas2021Design, develop, and implement an affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient GSM-based telephone system tailored to meet the communication needs of rural and underserved communities
25Development of Wearable eBand Tracking System Stage 4 and Final Project Report2021Wearable technology, real-time tracking, and system integration
26Consultancy on Teaching, Learning and Research in Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions Post Pandemic2021Post-pandemic education, research adaptation, and digital learning strategies
27Intelligent and Autonomous Multi-UAVs (Multiple Drones) Swarm Monitoring for Effective Surveillance and Situation Awareness in the Nigerian Telecommunication Industry2021Development of intelligent multi-UAV swarm algorithms for surveillance and situation awareness in the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
28Consultancy Study on 5G – The Evolved Telecommunication Technology of the Future20205G readiness, use-cases and policy considerations
29Design and Fabrication of Metamaterial Inspired UWB/MIMO Antenna for 5G sub 6GHz Applications2020Design, fabricate, and evaluate a high-performance metamaterial-inspired Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna system optimized for 5G sub-6 GHz wireless communication applications
30Neuroendocrine and Metabolic Studies of Mobile Phone Radiation2020Investigation of the neuroendocrine and metabolic effects of mobile phone radiation exposure
31Study On Impact of National Farmers’ Help Line Centers by Farmers in North-East Nigeria2020Evaluation of the impact of National Farmers’ Helpline Centers on agricultural information delivery in North-East Nigeria.
32Study on Next Generation Networks and Internet of Things (IoT)2020Broad trends and underlying nuances of consumers’ access to, use of and experiences with the IoT.
33A Study on Internet Protocol (IP): The Winning Technology in the Current Telecommunications World2019IPv4/IPv6 transition, deployment trends, policy and technical implications
34Vital Signs Monitoring using Sparse Representation Based on Smartphone Video Camera2019Development and validation of a non-contact heart rate monitoring system
35Development of Secure Framework for Data Harvesting and Monitoring System for Large Scale Farms2019Agricultural data security, IoT monitoring, and farm management
36NCC FUT Minna Seamless Data and Voice Connection using Multiple Operators Enabled SIM (MOES) and GSM Communication based Walking Cane ROBOT (GWCR)2018The development of an artificial intelligence based portable device, in form of mobile phones, capable of providing seamless data and voice connections over the existing MNOs
37Design and construction of a Power line communications (PLC) modem for domestic LAN2018Design, develop, and implement a Power Line Communication (PLC) modem that enables data transmission over existing household electrical wiring to establish a reliable domestic Local Area Network
38Telecoms Infrastructure Deployment in Nigeria and the issues of Multiple Regulation/Taxation2017Evaluation of telecom infrastructure deployment in Nigeria and the effects of multiple taxation and regulatory practices on sector growth and economic contribution