The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom companies, including MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, to ensure that subscribers are attended to within 30 minutes of their arrival at service centers. This is part of the newly issued ‘Quality of Service Business Rules,’ introduced in August 2024, following a draft […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out a new directive designed to simplify and enhance transparency in the tariff plans, bundles, and promotions offered by telecommunications operators in the country. The directive, titled “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector,” was released on July 29, […]
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) recently convened its inaugural Strategic Stakeholders’ Meeting with ICT officials from the 36 states of Nigeria. The event, themed “Harnessing States’ Potentials through the Applications of Technical Efficiencies,” took place in Abuja and aimed to foster collaboration between state governments and telecom […]
To enhance transparency and protect consumers, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new directive requiring telecommunications operators to streamline their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional offers. Issued on July 29, 2024, the directive, titled “Guidance on the Simplification of Tariffs in the Nigerian Communications Sector,” aims to provide […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted reports circulating online claiming that it approved new tariffs for mobile network operators. On Saturday, several blogs published alarming headlines, such as “Nigerians to Pay More for Calls as NCC Approves New Tariff Plans for Telcos,” “Nigerians to Pay More for Calls as […]
The Minister of Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has firmly denied allegations that the government instructed telecom companies to interfere with network services amidst the ongoing nationwide protests. Users of major networks such as MTN and Airtel have reported experiencing unusually slow internet speeds, leading to widespread speculation that the government […]
The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) is gearing up for its fourth edition of the ICT Growth Conference, scheduled to take place at the Citiheight Hotel, Ikeja Lagos on August 8, 2024. This year’s conference, themed “Impact of AI On National Development: Prospects, Policies, and Challenges in Nigeria,” aims […]
Kano State experienced a significant disruption as participants in a hunger protest looted and set fire to the NCC Digital Industrial Park on State Road. This facility, which housed a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) center, was slated for commissioning next week. Viral videos captured dramatic scenes of protesters […]
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has ranked Nigeria at 71 percent in comparative legal, policy, and governance frameworks, placing the country in a strong position towards achieving G5, an advanced state of readiness for digital transformation. Germany, Finland, and Singapore lead the global chart in this domain. The report, conducted […]
At the 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showcased various digital social investments in Nigeria. The conference, which took place from May 13th to 17th, 2024, featured a presentation by Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, the Head of […]