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NCC data reveals massive theft of telecom generators, batteries

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are grappling with a growing wave of infrastructure theft, as newly released data from the Nigerian Communications Commission shows that 656 critical power assets were stolen from telecom sites across the country in 2025. According to the NCC data, a total of 152 generators and 504 batteries were stolen within the […]

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NCC mandates telcos to pay Nigerians for poor network service

The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers affected by prolonged or repeated poor quality of service under a new framework that takes effect from April 2026. The commission said the move was aimed at ensuring accountability in the telecommunications sector. Telcos are now required to identify affected subscribers and provide […]

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NCC orders telcos to compensate subscribers for poor service

The Nigerian Communications Commission has instructed mobile network operators to compensate subscribers who experience prolonged or recurring poor service quality, under a new framework set to take effect from April 2026. According to the commission, the directive is designed to strengthen accountability within the telecommunications sector. Operators are required to identify affected customers and issue […]

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NCC mandates airtime compensation for network outages

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria are now mandated to compensate subscribers with airtime credits for service disruptions under a new consumer protection framework unveiled by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The regulator stated that affected users in areas impacted by network outages will receive automatic compensation, signalling a tougher enforcement stance on quality-of-service standards across the industry. […]

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NCC unveils TIRMS to tackle mobile number fraud

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced a new Telecoms Identity Risk Management System to combat mobile number-related fraud and enhance digital security across industries. Announced on February 27, the initiative will provide a cross-sector platform enabling financial and security regulators to monitor recycled phone numbers, helping to curb fraud from SIM card reassignment. At a […]

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Nigeria’s internet traffic surges 168% over three years – NCC

Internet usage in Nigeria has surged significantly over the past three years, with total traffic rising by about 168 per cent between January 2023 and January 2026, according to an analysis of data from the Nigerian Communications Commission. Data from the telecom regulator shows that internet traffic climbed to 1,385,536.04 terabytes in January 2026, up […]

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NCC to mandate two-week notice for inactive, postpaid SIMs

The Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed that telecom operators be required to give subscribers at least 14 days’ notice before deactivating their SIM cards due to inactivity or post-paid churn. The proposal is outlined in a consultation paper titled Stakeholders Consultation Process for the Telecoms Identity Risks Management Platform, dated February 2026 and published on […]

NCC, Telecom operators urge states to review policies for broadband expansion
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Banks, Telcos resolve long-running N300bn USSD debt standoff

Banks and telecommunications operators in Nigeria have resolved a four-year dispute over nearly N300bn owed for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data services, with the outstanding debt now fully settled, the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has said. ALTON Chairman, Gbenga Adebayo, announced the resolution on Thursday during an official visit to the Chairman of […]

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Fibre optic damages surge 900% in Nigeria – Report

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria experienced a sharp rise in fibre optic cable damages in January 2026, with incidents soaring by 900 per cent compared to December 2025, official data shows. A report by the Nigerian Communications Commission shows that fibre cuts jumped from 4 cases in December 2025 to 40 in January 2026, representing one […]

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Nigeria can transmit real-time election results, NCC rejects Senate’s claims

The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued a stern warning to telecom operators in the country, urging them to significantly improve their service quality or face severe regulatory sanctions. The major telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom, and T2 Mobile, have rejected the criticisms leveled against them, describing the claims as half-truths. The operators have […]

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CBN, NCC propose 30-minute refund for failed transactions

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have jointly proposed a strict 30-minute timeline for refunding subscribers in cases of failed airtime and data purchase transactions. This proposal forms part of the “Exposure Draft of the Joint CBN–NCC Framework for Resolution of Failed Airtime and Data Purchase Transactions” released on Monday. The […]

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CBN, NCC partner to curb airtime, data transaction failure

The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission have proposed routine joint audits of banks, telecom operators and other ecosystem players under a new national framework to curb persistent failures in airtime and data purchase transactions. The plan is outlined in an exposure draft jointly issued by both regulators on February 5, 2026, […]