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NCC plans free data access to Coursera, Google Classroom sites

The Nigerian Communications Commission is working on a new framework that will give Nigerians zero-rated access to educational websites, including platforms such as Coursera, Google Classroom, among others. Zero-rated access means Nigerians will be able to use the selected educational sites without data. Nairametrics reported that according to the consultation paper on the framework, the […]

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ALTON backs NCC push for local smartphone manufacturing

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has declared support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s push to promote local smartphone manufacturing in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reported that ALTON described the move as a practical measure capable of accelerating broadband adoption and expanding digital inclusion across the country. ALTON Chairman, Gbenga […]

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NCC seeks presidential incentives for local smartphone factories

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Mr Idris Olorunnimbe, has pledged to seek presidential incentives for investors ready to build smartphone factories in Nigeria. The PUNCH reported that Mr Olorunnimbe made the pledge in a statement on Saturday, following his remarks at the Digital Africa Summit Roundtable in Shanghai on […]

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NCC, CAC introduce new rule on telecom ownership transfers

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Corporate Affairs Commission have rolled out new regulatory rules requiring telecommunications companies to obtain approval before transferring ownership or control of 10 per cent or more of their share capital. This was contained in a joint statement issued on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and signed by NCC Director of […]

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Telcos dismiss fears NCC’s MTR review will raise tariffs

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria has dismissed notions that the recent attempt by the Nigerian Communications Commission to commission a cost-based study to determine fresh mobile termination rates, will lead to increase in telecom tariffs in the country. The telcos said such assumptions would only wrongly preempt the outcome of the market study and throw the […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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Nigerians use 45,800 terabytes of data daily — NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has disclosed that Nigerians now use about 45,800 terabytes of data daily, underscoring the country’s growing reliance on internet services and digital platforms. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Aminu Maida, made this disclosure on Thursday at the 2026 Workshop for Judges on Legal Issues in […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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. […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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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