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AfricaNXT 2023: NCC receives commendation over efficient regulatory processes, achieving digital economy

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2023 0

By Motolani Oseni The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has attracted industry commendation for its efficient regulatory processes that have given verve to the realisation of full digital economy in the country, at the opening of the AfricaNext show in Lagos. Chief Executive Officer of

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NCC gives update on 3.5GHz Spectrum auction

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given an update on the current status of companies, who have expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum band. The Commission on Wednesday announced that by the close of business on Monday, December 5, 2022, only two companies expressed interest in the auction of […]

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NCC warns against use of counterfeit, non-type approved phones

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2022 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cautioned consumers against the patronage and use of devices that have not been typed approved and counterfeit devices, strongly warning that such devices negatively affect the quality of experience while leaving their users vulnerable to losses and other discomforts. The warning came following the

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Telcos kick against hike on advert, promo fees by NCC

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2022 0

By Godwin Anyebe Telecommunication operators, in demonstration of their displeasure, have rejected the move by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which seeks to attract payments of fees over advertisements and promotions by telecom companies. The rejection came on the basis that it represented a multiple taxes on the operators. NCC on its part said the […]

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NCC tasks licensees on efficient operation

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2021 0

The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) on Thursday said it was making moves to ensure that licensees operate at optimal strength. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Prof. Umaru Danbatta, made this known during a two-day ‘Talk to the Regulator’ Consultative Forum’ organised by the commission in Lagos. Danbatta, who was represented by Mr Adeleke Adewolu, […]

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E-transmission of votes: PDP accuses NCC of lying to Nigerian

Ihesiulo Grace 21 July 2021 0

*as Gov Okowa deplores lawmakers’ rejection *House caucus seeks criminal investigation of NCC officials Tom Okpe, Abuja, Nosa Akenzua, Asaba The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Caucus Leader in the House of Representatives, Representative O. K Chinda, has accused the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) of misleading Nigerians over electronic transmission of votes,

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Nigerians to make available phone IDs in three months says NCC

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

Nigerians will be required to apply the International Mobile Equipment Identity of their phones to the Nigerian Communications Commission beginning in July, according to the commission. In the commission’s Revised National Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration, the regulatory body stated this. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, has endorsed the

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NCC in talks with SpaceX on satellite-broadband services

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2021 0

By Sharon Isaalah The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has engaged a delegation from SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, on modalities for bringing the company’s satellite-based broadband services to Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the delegation in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta stated that the

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We are yet to receive approval to roll out new SIM cards-Network providers

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2021 0

Network providers across the different telecommunications networks in Lagos say they are yet to receive approval to resume registration of the new Subscriber Identification Module (SIM). The telecom operators made the disclosure in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. NAN recalls that the Federal Government suspended the

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Reps direct NCC to extend NIN update on Sim cards to January

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2020 0

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the deadline for the provision of National Identification Number by telecommunication service subscribers to 10 weeks. The House, at the plenary on Wednesday, described the two weeks given to SIM card users by the Nigerian Communications Commission to provide their NIN to […]

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Why NCC suspend sale, registration of new SIM cards

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2020 0

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications companies to suspend the sale and activation of Subscriber Identification Module (SIM), Daily Times gathered. This statement was issued on Wednesday by the Director, Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Adinde, stating that order was given pending the end of an audit of the Subscriber Registration

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NCC orders suspension of new SIM sale, registration

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the suspension of the sale and activation of new SIM cards to allow an audit of the Subscriber Registration Database. The Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, in a statement on Wednesday, said it was absolutely necessary for operators to comply until the audit exercise had […]

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Danbatta, NCC boss, emerges winner of prestigious Zik Prize

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has emerged the winner of the 2019 Zik Prize, in the professional leadership category. READ ALSO: Why Telcos should slash call, data services, by NCC boss Danbatta This was made known in a statement signed by the Public […]

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NCC reviews International Termination Rate for Voice Services

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a cost-based study to set the new pricing regime for mobile international termination rate (ITR) for inbound international voice calls in the country. READ ALSO: Why Telcos should slash call, data services, by NCC boss Danbatta In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. […]

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NCC projects, others to make positive impact in Nigeria’s digital economy

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2020 0

In a bid to eliminate poverty through skills development and to create sustainable prosperity for the country, the Nigeria Communications Commissions (NCC) on Thursday commissioned various projects, Daily Times Nigeria reports. READ ALSO: NCC revises charges for USSD services of mobile. In a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, the

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NCC stops telecoms from charging for money transfer via USSD

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2020 0

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stopped Mobile Network Operators from charging the consumers directly for the use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channels for financial services in the form of end-user-billing. It said rather billing over USSD usage should be between the telecom companies and the entity to which the service is provided

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NCC set to unveil 5-year Strategic Management Plan

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to unveil a five-year 2020 to 2024 Strategic Management Plan (SMP), scheduled to hold on June 23. Dr Henry Nkemadu, Director, Public Affairs, NCC, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. The statement said that the plan was in […]

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NCC, FIRS sign MOU to ascertain tax transactions of telcos

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Consistent with its inter-agency  collaboration policy, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to enable the tax agency to verify the completeness and accuracy of Value Added Tax) elements and other taxes payable in the transactions of telecom

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NCC suspends spectrum trading guidelines 2018

Ihesiulo Grace 28 May 2020 0

Consistent with the requirement of Nigerian National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020 – 2025 launched by President Muhammadu Buhari in March 2020, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the Spectrum Trading Guidelines 2018 for the Nigerian telecommunications industry. This, according to the NCC in a statement made available to The Daily Times on

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NCC clears air on evacuation of Diaspora Commission from digital economy complex

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2020 0

Contrary to the position of the Director-General of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, that the evacuation of the commission from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) building was punitive, the NCC has debunked DG’s claim, stating  its commitment to strategic collaboration and partnership with agencies of government to the