The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new billing structure for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) banking transactions, placing payment responsibility directly on users through airtime deduction rather than bank account charges. This shift to End-User Billing (EUB) means that customers will now pay for each USSD session upfront […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced the development of a cybersecurity framework aimed at reinforcing the safety and integrity of Nigeria’s communications sector, in light of growing digital threats and vulnerabilities. At a strategic meeting focused on cybersecurity framework development, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the […]
Airtel Nigeria is currently under regulatory fire as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has imposed a ₦104 million penalty on the telecom operator over alleged violations of SIM card registration guidelines in Kano State. The NCC, in its findings, reported that Airtel failed to adhere to strict subscriber registration procedures, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially commissioned an e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. The project, unveiled on Thursday, May 29, was spearheaded by Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC. It underscores the […]
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 […]
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 […]