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NCC proposes 12-month grace to reclaim deactivated line airtime

Nigerian Communications Commission has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to retrieve unused airtime on deactivated lines. This proposal was disclosed during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, stated that […]

NCC launches National Broadband Alliance to expand internet access
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NCC launches National Broadband Alliance to expand internet access

The Nigerian Communications Commission has officially introduced the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria, a policy initiative aimed at expanding internet access across the country. The program focuses on key sectors such as schools, healthcare facilities, religious centers, and markets, establishing a sustainable model for widespread broadband adoption. NBAN aligns with Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan (2020-2025) […]

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NCC approves 50% tariff increase for telecom sector

The Nigerian Communications Commission has approved a 50% tariff hike for telecom operators, marking the first increase in nearly 11 years. The decision comes as the sector grapples with mounting financial pressures exacerbated by naira devaluation and persistent inflation. For over a decade, the NCC held firm in maintaining stable voice and data costs, even […]

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NCC, Telcos to fund infrastructure upgrades with tariff proceeds

Nigerian mobile operators plan to channel revenue from the proposed 100% tariff increase into significant network infrastructure upgrades and improved service quality. This condition is key as they await final approval for the hike after discussions with the government and the Nigerian Communications Commission. As part of the agreement, the NCC will oversee the implementation […]

NCC dismisses rumors of telecom tariff increase
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NCC dismisses rumors of telecom tariff increase

The Nigerian Communications Commission has refuted claims that telecommunications tariffs will increase starting January 2025, urging subscribers to disregard the false reports. In an official statement, the NCC labeled the rumors as baseless and assured the public that no such tariff hike has been approved. A senior NCC official emphasized that any adjustments to telecom […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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NCC launches initiative to tackle fraud, spam messaging

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced a draft regulatory framework to tackle issues like fraud, spam, and other challenges in the Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging sector. This initiative aims to improve the integrity of messaging services, ensuring a safer and more efficient communication environment for consumers and businesses. This was disclosed in a statement by the […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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Nigeria’s internet subscribers hit 134m in October – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission reported that internet subscribers in Nigeria reached 134.78 million in October 2024, marking an increase of 1.88 million compared to the 132.9 million subscribers in September 2024. This growth reflects continued expansion in internet access and connectivity across the country. In its industry report for October 2024 on Wed, the NCC […]

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Data depletion, billing issues top consumer complaints – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has identified data depletion and billing issues as the leading complaints among telecom consumers in Nigeria, attributing these challenges to the complexity of telecom tariffs and billing systems. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida made this disclosure during the 93rd edition of the Telecom Consumer Parliament held on […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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Nigeria’s broadband penetration falls to 41.56%

Broadband penetration in Nigeria fell to 41.56% in September, down from previous levels, as efforts to reach 70% through the National Broadband Plan (2020-2025) continue. This decline in broadband penetration is highlighted in the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NCC reported a decline in high-speed internet access, with users dropping […]

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Telecom operators losing billions to vandalism, theft – NCC

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, has emphasized the severe challenges currently confronting telecommunications operators in Nigeria, such as frequent fiber cuts, vandalism, and equipment theft, which are leading to losses in the billions of Naira. His comments follow President Bola Tinubu’s recent Executive Order designating telecom infrastructure as […]

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NCC backtracks stance, says Starlink price hike approved

The Nigerian Communications Commission has reversed its earlier claim that Starlink, the satellite internet service provider, did not obtain regulatory approval for its recent price increase. In a Tuesday morning statement, the NCC initially indicated that Starlink would face sanctions for raising its subscription prices without prior authorization. “We were surprised that the company jumped […]

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NCC to sanction Starlink for unauthorized price hike

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced it will impose sanctions on Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, for raising its subscription prices in Nigeria without regulatory approval. This decision follows a report by Nairametrics in which stakeholders accused the NCC of double standards, as it had previously disallowed local telecom operators from increasing their tariffs. In […]

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