The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of nine banks from the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) platform over unresolved debts owed to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). In a statement released by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka, the affected banks were given until Monday, […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering consumer protection and ensuring fair competition within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The agreement was formalized on January 14, 2025, during a ceremony held in Abuja. Dr. Aminu […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its approval for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to disconnect Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to financial institutions with outstanding debts. The disconnection will take effect if the institutions fail to settle their overdue invoices by Monday, January 27, 2025. The Commission […]
MTN Communications Nigeria Plc announced that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of its spectrum lease agreement with NTEL, promising improved Quality of Service (QoS) for consumers across the country. In a regulatory notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, Dr. […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) by approving its disconnection from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc due to unsettled interconnect charges. The decision was announced in a pre-disconnection notice issued on Friday, December 27, 2024, by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs. The […]
Nigerians are set to experience increased costs for mobile calls, data, and SMS services as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) prepares to implement a new tariff plan for the telecommunications sector starting December 13, 2024. The NCC stated that the new plan aims to simplify tariff structures, promote transparency, and […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a major overhaul of the country’s telecom tariff structure, aiming to simplify over 369 existing plans and help consumers make more informed choices. Drawing inspiration from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), which in 2004 capped telecom operators at 25 tariff plans […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated all licensed telecommunications operators to update their contact information by January 9, 2025. This directive, issued under the Licensing Regulations 2019, is part of the Commission’s efforts to enhance regulatory efficiency and foster better collaboration across Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. Reuben Mouka, the NCC’s […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) commenced a two-day training program on Thursday for select media professionals, aimed at enhancing their understanding of evolving trends and regulatory advancements in telecommunications and Information Communication Technology (ICT). The training, held in Lagos, is part of NCC’s initiative to keep telecom and ICT reporters […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) held its 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP) in Abuja on Friday, with the theme “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.” In his opening address, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, emphasized the Commission’s role […]