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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. […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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NCC moves to regulate A2P messaging, protect consumers

The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework for Application-to-Person messaging services, aiming to curb revenue leakages, enhance security, and bring order to Nigeria’s rapidly expanding automated messaging sector. The new rules mandate that all businesses, telecom operators, and aggregators providing A2P services—such as bank alerts, promotional SMS, and automated notifications—obtain a five-year […]

Nigeria’s leading internet service providers are experiencing a steady decline in subscriber numbers, as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission
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Nigeria’s ISPs loses customers to high costs, tough economy

Nigeria’s leading internet service providers are experiencing a steady decline in subscriber numbers, as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission points to shrinking user bases across the board. According to NCC’s Q1 2025 report, the total number of active customers among 127 licensed ISPs dropped to 289,369—down from 307,946 recorded in Q3 2024. Some […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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NCC approves roaming deal to boost connectivity between MTN, 9Mobile

The Nigerian Communications Commission has approved a three-year national roaming agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited(9Mobile). This agreement allows 9Mobile subscribers to use MTN’s extensive network infrastructure nationwide. MTN Nigeria, in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange and the investing public, confirmed that the deal will enable 9Mobile customers […]

Nigeria’s leading internet service providers are experiencing a steady decline in subscriber numbers, as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission
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NCC unveils framework to modernise telecom

The Nigerian Communications Commission has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations to meet the demands of rapidly evolving technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. The report, unveiled at a hybrid seminar attended by telecom operators, policy experts, civil society groups, and […]

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Banks, telcos still testing end-user billing model – NCC 

Sources at the Nigerian Communications Commission have dismissed recent claims by banks that deductions for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data charges from customers’ airtime—known as end-user billing—began on June 3. According to NCC officials, who requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak publicly, the process is still in the testing phase. They confirmed that […]

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NCC orders banks to charge USSD fees from users’ airtime

The Nigerian Communications Commission has instructed deposit money banks to cease deducting charges for USSD transactions directly from customers’ bank accounts. Instead, these fees will now be taken from users’ mobile airtime. This change was communicated to customers by the United Bank for Africa in an email on Tuesday. According to the email, the directive […]

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NCC orders telecom operators to notify users of major outages

The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued a directive requiring telecommunications operators to promptly inform customers of significant service disruptions through various media platforms. The move aims to enhance transparency and improve consumer experience in Nigeria’s telecom sector. Under the new directive, operators must disclose the cause of any outage, specify affected areas, and provide an […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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Telcos order over $1bn in network gear from China — NCC

Nigerian telecom operators have placed orders exceeding $1 billion for network infrastructure from Chinese original equipment manufacturers, signaling a significant push to enhance service quality, the Nigerian Communications Commission announced Tuesday. The investment marks a revival of capital expenditure in Nigeria’s telecom sector, which serves over 160 million subscribers but has faced financial challenges in […]

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