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 […]
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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 […]
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, a prominent telecom expert and former Acting Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for increased collaboration among African nations to secure 600MHz band mobile spectrum allocations. Speaking at the 9th Sub-Sahara Spectrum Management Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, he emphasized the critical […]
Dr. Aminu Maida, the CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has emphasized the critical need for judicial support in safeguarding the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry, hosted in Lagos, Maida addressed the growing threat […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised serious concerns about the increasing challenges faced by telecom operators due to widespread fibre cuts, equipment theft, and vandalism. These issues are leading to massive financial losses, costing the telecom industry billions of Naira annually. During the launch of the Critical National Information […]
The Nigerian telecom sector has witnessed a significant rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), totaling $304 million in the first half of 2024, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a dramatic improvement from the entire 2023 total of $134.75 million, signaling a […]
Nigeria is preparing to join the ranks of over 70 countries that have either opened or are considering opening the 6GHz frequency band for unlicensed Wi-Fi use. This move, according to Engineer Atiku Lawal, acting head of Spectrum Administration at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is aimed at improving the […]