The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled plans to unlock the potential of the 6GHz spectrum to support Wi-Fi 6 technology, aiming to meet the country’s growing demand for high-speed broadband. This strategic move was announced during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies held in Lagos on Thursday. Aminu […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced substantial progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked, marking an impressive 96% compliance rate—up from 69.7% in January 2024. As the […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced significant strides in the Federal Government’s 2020 initiative to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). As of now, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to NINs, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96%, a notable increase […]
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 […]
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 […]