Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
19 Mar
Following the disruption on March 14, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has confirmed services being restored to approximately 90 per cent at optimal level.
14 Mar
The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon Phillip Agbese, has stated that Bola Ahmed Tunubu's administration has introduced notable reforms in the country's communication sector. Hon. Agbese, who spoke with select journalists during an interactive session, highlighted that the communication sector in the country has been rejigged for operational efficiency with the reforms…
30 Jan
BASED on the updated telecoms indicator by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telephone density (teledensity) in Nigeria has dropped from 115.63 per cent to 102.30 per cent. NCC explained that the adjustment became necessary to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices. The Commission said the adjustment, which is reflected…
18 Jan
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that MTN and Globacom have both reached an agreement to resolve the interconnect debt issue, over which the former was to disconnect the latter today. This came as the 10-day pre-disconnection notice issued by the Commission lapsed today. However, NCC in a statement signed by its Director of…
22 Dec
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has appealed to state governments to change their perspective on Right of Way (RoW), issue and move away from focusing so much on charges and consider the benefits of charging less or waiving the charges to enable the deployment of robust telecom infrastructure. The commission also plans to unveil its Strategic Plan…
13 Dec
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has described multiple taxation as an impediment to the development of the telecom industry as well as the overall national economy. This was made known by the Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management of the NCC, Adewolu Adeleke, while delivering a keynote address on Wednesday in Kano at the Regional Stakeholders Workshop…
16 Nov
Telecommunications operators on Thursday disclosed that the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debts owed them by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have now hit #200 billion. Speaking under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), the body said the debt must be paid in total and would not hesitate blocking debtor banks…
7 Sep 2023
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted residents of Bauchi State over the increase in electronic fraud that hit up their hard-earned money through their commercial banks and the point of sales (PoS). According to the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF), between January and August 2023, Nigeria lost N9.5 billion to defraud. The Director of…
22 Aug 2023
Determined to address the negative impact of climate change with the incessant emission of carbon energy by operators in telecom industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed a strategic plan to phase out the use of fossil fuels in the industry. Consequently, NCC said it is prepared to adopt alternative clean energy in the…
10 May 2023
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sensitised traders in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on how to reduce data usage on mobile telecommunications network. Its Head of Consumers Affairs, Mr Ayanbanji Ojo, made this known at the NCC third edition of Market Conversation held at Bodija International Market, Ibadan, saying that there would be excessive use…
9 May 2023
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has charged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to be proactive in delivering quality telecommunications services to Nigerians. Gbajabiamila who gave the advice at a public hearing in Abuja, said that the house was concerned that some areas in the country have no access to mobile telecommunication…