The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a grant agreement with Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution,…
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AfriGO, Tizel, ActivEdge to Showcase Innovative Solutions at AfriTECH 5.0
Preparations are in top gear for the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 5.0) as leading players…
Nigeria Needs a Telecom Academy, Says ALTON Chairman
The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo, has called…
NCC Hosts ITU Broadband Maps Initiative to Harmonize West Africa’s Connectivity Data
In a bid to advance broadband mapping harmonization across West Africa, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…
NCC Targets Enhanced Consumer Experience, Tackles Data Depletion & Failed Recharges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pivoting its regulatory focus from merely ensuring network functionality to…
6 Things to Know About Nigeria’s New Bulk SMS Regulation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a comprehensive new regulatory framework for digital bulk…
Nigeria’s 5G Footprint Expands as Over 4 Million Subscribers Signal Steady Adoption
Nigeria’s journey into the era of Fifth Generation (5G) technology is steadily gaining momentum, with the…
9mobile at a Crossroads as More Subscribers Seek to Port
9mobile, once a vibrant player in Nigeria’s bustling telecommunications market, finds itself at a critical juncture…
Why the NCA 2003 is Failing and Needs Urgent Review: Expert Reveals Flaws
22 years after its enactment, the National Communications Act (NCA) of 2003 is facing intense scrutiny,…
ATCON Commends NCC for Transparency, Presses for Telecom Policy Gaps Reform
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has publicly praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)…
Nigeria’s Active Mobile Subscribers Rises to 169.3 Million
Nigeria’s telecom industry saw a significant recovery in January 2025, with 169.3 million active subscriptions, up…
Telecom Union Warns of Service Disruptions, Job Losses, and Salary Cuts Amidst Planned Protest
…Pleads for Understanding on Tariff Increase as Industry Remains on Brink A looming crisis threatens…
Telco’s Tariff Increase and NCC’s Patriotism
By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience…
Telecom Tariff Hike: FG Offers Middle Ground to Avert Public Hardship
The Federal Government has signaled its intention to approve a tariff adjustment for telecommunications services, but…
NCC to Cut Off USSD Access for Zenith, Fidelity, Wema, 6 Other Banks
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its decision to disconnect Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)…
Nigeria’s Telecom Sector FDI Rises by 125%, Hits $304 Million in Six Months
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has received a significant boost with a remarkable 125.23% surge in Foreign Direct…
NCC Tasks Mobile Network Operators on Tariffs Transparency
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff…
9mobile Acquired by LH Telecommunication Limited
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operating under the brand name 9mobile, has been acquired by LH…
Nigerians Average Monthly Data Usage Up 20% in 2023
Nigerians are consuming data at an increasing rate, with the average monthly usage reaching 9GB in…
Nokia to Build 5G/4G Test Lab in Nigeria, Partners NCC to Train Young Tech Talents
Nigeria’s digital future received a boost this week with a collaboration between the Nigerian Communications Commission…
Airtel Nigeria Soars to 29% Market Share, Tops Telecoms Sector in March
Airtel Nigeria has emerged as the dominant force in the country’s telecommunications sector, according to a…
MVNOs to Roll Out Services by October 2024, NCC Extends Launch Deadline by 6 Months
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has given the licensed Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in Nigeria…
Voice, Data Services: Undersea Cable Cuts 90% Restored – NCC
Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts…
Time for NCC to Ease Consumer Pain by Unraveling the Data Expiry Dilemma
Elvis Eromosele In recent years, the telecommunications landscape in Nigeria has witnessed exponential growth, with an…
NCC Puts Glo Disconnection on Hold for 21 Days
…Insists Interconnect Debts Must Be Settled The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has said the partial disconnection…
NCC Introduces New Numbering Format for Fixed Lines, Now 10 Digits
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in keeping with its responsibilities under the enabling law, the Nigerian…
Data Centres Industry Leaders Rally Behind Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum 4.0
The fourth edition of the Telecoms Sector Sustainability Forum (TSSF 4.0), organized by Business Remarks and…
NCC Highlights Dangers of Multiple Taxation in Nigeria’s ICT Sector
…Calls for Tax Harmonization The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has addressed the dangers multiple taxation poses…
Broadband Penetration: MTN Deepen Network Coverage, Acquires 2.6GHz Spectrum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the transfer of a 10MHz spectrum in the 2.6GHz…
Why Telecom Operators Kick Over NCC’s Provision on Funds Repatriation
Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have expressed displeasure over the Corporate Governance provision by the Nigerian Communications…
NCC Approves Telecoms Development Centre in ABU
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Ahmadu…
NCC EVC, Danbatta Gives Update on Banks’ N120 Billion USSD Debt, Service Charge
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta has shed more…
NCC Assures Stakeholders of Depeen Telecom Market Development, Industry Sustainability
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reassured telecom stakeholders of its commitment to boosting the telecom…
Local Content: SIM Card Manufacturing Market in Nigeria Worth N55 Billion –Danbatta
One year after the ban on importation of whole body SIM cards, the local SIM-cards manufacturing…
NCC to Showcase Indigenous Telecom Achievements at NTICE 2023 Expo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion…
NCC to Showcase Indigenous Telecom Achievements at NTICE 2023 Expo
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion…
NCC to Introduce Policy to Encourage Adoption of Clean Energy for Telcos
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta has said the Commission plans…