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 […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved an increase in telecom tariffs for the first time in more than 12 years, marking a pivotal moment for the industry. This long-awaited decision, hailed as bold and necessary, is expected to drive investments and enhance service delivery across the sector. While the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a moderate adjustment in telecom tariffs. The decision comes after nearly a decade of unchanged rates, despite soaring operational costs that have put immense pressure on service providers. The telecommunications sector remains a vital pillar of Nigeria’s economy, driving digital inclusion, job creation, […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff adjustment requests from telecommunications operators, granting a maximum increase of 50% in response to current market conditions. This decision, made under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA), reflects the NCC’s mandate to regulate and approve tariff rates while balancing […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff adjustment requests from telecommunications network operators in response to rising operational costs. The adjustment, capped at a maximum of 50% of current tariffs, falls significantly below the over 100% increase sought by some operators. The NCC, empowered by Section 108 of the […]
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, […]
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 […]