Analysis

Why Nigerians need to Brace up for 50% Telecom Tariff Hike. – Tech. Expert

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By Dooyum Naadzenga Tech expert, Bosun Ayeni analyses the implications of the 50 % telcos tariff hike. With the approval, January 20, 2025 by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of a staggering 50% increase in tariffs for mobile network operators (MNOs), marking the first major

ICT

NCC approves up to 50% tariff adjustment to support telecom sector

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved requests from telecommunications operators for tariff adjustments of up to 50 per cent. This move, made under the powers granted to the NCC by Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, aims to address rising operational costs and ensure the long-term sustainability of the […]

News

PMCRG urges NCC to release 2022 telecom competition report for sector growth

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BY MOTOLANI OSENI The Pervasive and Mobile Computing Research Group (PMCRG) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to make public the findings of its 2022 study on Nigeria’s telecommunications competition landscape. In a statement issued on Monday, signed by Adeniran Oluwaranti, coordinator of PMCRG Africa Centre of

Headlines

100% of SIM cards used in Nigeria locally manufactured – NCC

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says 100 per cent of the SIM cards used in the country are manufactured locally. Engr. Babagana Digima, the Head, New Media and Information Security, NCC, said this at a training for media executives in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day training had the title: […]

Headlines

HoR tells NCC to introduce pay-as-you-go policy for internet providers

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By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, to initiate a policy of Pay-As-You-Go to all Internet Service Providers, ISPs, in the country. The House further said it is to minimise high level of exploitations by the service providers, services not rendered. The House also urged the NCC and […]

News

NCC: Pioneering digital transformation for Nigeria’s future

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By Motolani Oseni In Nigeria, a burgeoning tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is harnessing the benefits of digital technologies. Driven by rapidly expanding internet access and a steady broadband penetration rate of about 43 per cent, the nation’s digital economy is set for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and enhancing connectivity and

News

NCC reveals what will happen to barred lines after 180 Days

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that over 40 million telephone lines barred because owners failed to link their SIM cards with their National Identification Number (NIN) will soon be unable to make calls. According to the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, on Tuesday, if the affected lines are not acted upon […]

News

NCC Directs MTN, Glo, Airtel, other networks to start blocking SIM cards without NIN

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2024 0

The National Communication Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators in Nigeria to disconnect telephone subscribers who have not linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) by February 28, 2024. This directive was further reiterated today by the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida. Maida, who spoke during the NCC’s Special Day at the […]

Headlines

Nigeria’s 5G subscriptions hit 2.3m in December 2023–NCC

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By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the fifth Generation (5G) subscriptions in the country have increased to 2.3 million as of December 2023, from 500,000 recorded in September 2023. The Commission in recent data, stated that the country’s total active subscriptions for telephone services, stood at 224.7 million at the […]

News

NCC: Nigeria getting it right on telecom reforms

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At a time when the various sectors of the economy are taking the hit from the economic challenges and the cost-of-living crisis besetting Nigeria, the telecommunications sector has remained a beacon of hope in the ability of the country to get it right. In addition to the good foundation that was laid by successive leadership […]

News

Maida’s Midas Touch at NCC

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Over the years, I have learned that making life progress depends on several factors. One of them is purpose. Without it, you might be mediocre—a common attribute in Nigeria. I took the time to research why leadership seems a mirage in the country with the avalanche of information that emanates in the public space on […]

News

Due to connection debt, NCC requests that MTN disconnect Globacom

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a partial disconnection of Globacom by MTN over the former’s refusal to pay interconnect debt. The partial disconnection means that Globacom’s subscribers will not be able to make calls to any MTN number. However, Glo customers can receive inbound calls from MTN customers. The NCC disclosed this in […]

News

NCC Breaking New Grounds In Accountability, Transparency- Reps Deputy Spokesman

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Hon Phillip Agbese, the deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has applauded the leadership strides of the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, for entrenching a regime of transparency and accountability in the critical telecommunication sector.  Hon. Phillp Agebse spoke at a round table with

News

NCC reveals Nigeria’s internet penetration, mobile phone usage ratings

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The Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) says Nigeria has been rated eleventh in terms of internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage in the world. The executive vice chairman of the commission, Prof Umar Danbatta, made the revelation at the opening ceremony of the two-day Emerging Technology Forum for the Telecommunications Industry in […]

Politics

How NCC plans to drive clean energy adoption in telecoms sector

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said is in the process of introducing a policy that will encourage adoption of clean energy in the telecommunications sector. The executive vice chairman/CEO, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, who disclosed this at a roundtable with Academia, industry and other stakeholders recently in Lagos, explained that,

Business

NCC, BPSR to embark on digitization of govt processes

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni For a start, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta and the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Dasuki Arabi, over the weekend, have penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly work towards accelerating the digitization reform process in government. Speaking at

Business

NCC tasks telcos on network security, consumer safety

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By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the country to comply with regulatory frameworks emplaced by the Commission towards ensuring security and safety of their networks for telecom consumers. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the

Headlines

HoR queries NCC over USPF N2bn projects

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2023 0

By Tom Okpe The ad-hoc House of Representatives Committee has queried the Nigerian Communication Commission, (NCC) over 1014 projects under the Universal Service Provision Fund, (USPF) inducing an e-library project that was carried out to the tune of over N2 billion. The House frowned at a request by the Commision for N700 billion to ensure, […]

Business

NCC redeploys Haru, Idehen to TSNI, CME

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni In a move to further enhance operational efficiency and sustain regulatory excellence, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has redeployed two of its directors, Dr Alhassan Haru and Mr Efosa Idehen to man the Technical Standards and Network Integrity (TSNI), and the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement (CME) departments of the Commission. In an

Business

Group congratulates NCC boss on regulator of the year award

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni A group, Kano North Renaissance (KNR), has congratulated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, over his recent emergence as the regulator of the year at the prestigiousVanguard Newspapers Award. The award was presented to the professor of telecommunications in recognition of his outstanding