The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has made a significant announcement, revealing a groundbreaking monthly data consumption of 721,522 terabytes in January 2024, marking a historic high in the country’s data usage trends. Data retrieved from the regulator’s website on Tuesday unveiled this remarkable achievement, surpassing the previous record set in […]

In light of recent disruptions caused by undersea cable cuts affecting connectivity across numerous countries in the West African region, Nigeria has advocated for a coordinated and multilateral approach among regional stakeholders to safeguard shared telecommunications infrastructure. Furthermore, Nigeria emphasizes the necessity of diversifying connectivity to ensure uninterrupted communication channels. […]

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at improving processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage. Amidst growing national discourse on the importance of aligning SIM registrations with individuals’ unique national identification numbers, NIMC and NCC are […]

Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), underscored the pivotal role of consumers within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, affirming that consumers constitute the cornerstone of any business. Speaking at the commemoration of this year’s World Consumer Rights Day in Abuja, Maida […]

Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, reaffirmed the directive for telecom operators to disconnect phone subscribers without National Identification Numbers (NIN).  Speaking at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Maida, represented by Reuben Mouka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, emphasized the imperative of linking NIN to SIM cards for […]

Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), emphasized the organization’s commitment to safeguarding consumers’ interests. Speaking at the 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair during the NCC Special Day, Dr. Maida highlighted the NCC’s dedication to ensuring consumers receive commensurate value for the telecommunications services […]