Despite recording a slight uptick in broadband penetration—from 47.73% in March to 48.15% in April 2025—Nigeria is nowhere near meeting its National Broadband Plan (NBP 2020–2025) target of 70% by the end of this year. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), broadband subscriptions now total 104.3 million. Yet this […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has come under fire after reports emerged that it quietly hired 17 new staff members—11 of whom are from northern Nigeria—without any public announcement or transparent recruitment process. Sources within the commission told SaharaReporters that the recruitment took place behind closed doors, raising concerns about […]
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has stressed the need for a fair and practical approach to managing unclaimed recharges on inactive prepaid lines. Dr. Maida made this known during a high-level stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), through its Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), has called for increased collaboration between the government, private sector, and development organizations to improve digital connectivity across Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement session in Lagos, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr. Aminu Maida, stressed the importance […]
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially handed over an advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) project, the Emerging Technologies Centre (ETC), to the Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, Ogun State. The initiative aims to enhance the learning experience of students […]
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have jointly established the Data Protection in Telecommunications Working Group (DPTWG), Cyber Era NG has learned. The National Commissioner and CEO of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, officially inaugurated the working group, expressing his enthusiasm for the collaboration […]
MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecommunications operator, has swiftly reversed a controversial 200% tariff increase on its 15GB weekly data plan after facing intense backlash from customers and regulatory concerns. The decision to roll back the hike was announced via the company’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, accompanied […]
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS), a body representing telecom users in Nigeria, has called for sanctions against telecommunications operators for allegedly undermining the agreement between organized labour and the federal government. This comes as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced a nationwide boycott of telecom services starting March […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), an initiative aimed at improving internet access across the country. With Nigeria’s broadband penetration currently at 44%, the government is pushing to raise it to 70% by 2025, while also increasing investments in broadband infrastructure by […]
The planned protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs has been called off following a last-minute intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) suspended its decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, marking a shift in its stance […]