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NCC links Abuja network outages to diesel supply issues

The Nigerian Communications Commission has attributed recent telecom service disruptions in parts of Abuja to diesel supply challenges affecting key telecommunications infrastructure. In a press statement dated December 12, 2025, the Commission said the supply disruptions limited operators’ ability to power base stations and other critical facilities, resulting in reduced service quality for subscribers. The […]

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NCC reaffirms commitment to combating piracy

The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr. John Asein, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to fighting piracy. He made the remarks on Thursday at the Nigeria Publishers Association’s diamond jubilee and annual general meeting, held at Lekan Are Hall, Kakanfo Inn and Conference Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State. Dr. Asein highlighted that the NCC has […]

NCC, Telecom operators urge states to review policies for broadband expansion
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Heavy usage overwhelming telecom networks in Lagos, Abuja — NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has blamed the poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities on insufficient network capacity to handle heavy usage in densely populated areas. In a report developed in partnership with broadband analytics firm Ookla, the Commission said its research showed that network congestion in urban centres is a […]

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NCC, CBN partner to tackle failed airtime, data transactions

The Nigerian Communications Commission and the Central Bank of Nigeria are collaborating to develop a new framework aimed at resolving the recurring issue of failed airtime recharge and data subscription transactions carried out via electronic channels such as banking apps and USSD platforms. The joint initiative follows increasing complaints from consumers who lose money due […]

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ONSA dismantles cartels disrupting telecoms infrastructure – NCC

Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida, announced that the Office of the National Security Adviser has successfully dismantled cartels responsible for the persistent sabotage of fiber-optic infrastructure across the country. Maida spoke on Wednesday at a business roundtable on improving investment in broadband connectivity and safeguarding critical infrastructure. The event, themed ‘Right […]

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Nigeria’s broadband penetration falls again in July

Nigeria’s broadband penetration declined for the second straight month in July, raising further doubts about the country’s ability to meet its 70 per cent penetration target by the end of 2025. Latest data from the Nigerian Communications Commission show that penetration fell to 48.01 per cent in July, down from 48.7 per cent in June […]

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NCC, NGF partner to boost broadband penetration, protect digital infrastructure

The Nigerian Communications Commission has entered into a strategic partnership to harmonise Right of Way policies, boost broadband expansion, and promote inclusive digital transformation across states. In a statement on Wednesday, NGF’s Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Tanko Abdullahi, said the initiative followed a courtesy visit to the NGF Secretariat in Abuja by NCC’s […]

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NCC shares practical steps to prevent fast data exhaustion

The Nigerian Communications Commission has outlined nine practical tips to help Nigerians manage their data usage and prevent fast depletion, following widespread complaints from subscribers who allege that service providers are siphoning their data. Although both the Commission and telecom operators have consistently dismissed these claims, the NCC explained that rapid technological advancements have introduced […]

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Telecom sector draws $1bn as NCC reverts to market-based tariffs

The Nigerian Communications Commission says its shift back to market-driven pricing has attracted over $1 billion in telecoms infrastructure investments in 2025. Executive Vice-Chairman Aminu Maida disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Friday, noting that the policy change introduced in January and February enabled mobile network operators to increase tariffs […]

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NCC, IHS seek resolution to fuel supply crisis

Nigeria’s telecom regulator and IHS Towers are working to resolve a diesel supply blockade by oil sector unions that could disrupt mobile phone services for millions in Africa’s most populous nation. IHS, which runs over 16,000 base stations for MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and T2 ( formerly 9mobile), said the matter is already in court and […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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NCC tightens corporate rules in telecoms with new framework

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced its 2025 Guidelines on Corporate Governance, ushering in a stricter regulatory era aimed at boosting audit integrity, risk management, and transparency across Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Valued at $9.52 billion in 2025 and projected to reach $11.97 billion by 2030, the telecom industry remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s digital economy. […]