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NCC sets September new deadline for NIN-SIM linkage

The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for Nigerians to complete the ongoing SIM-NIN linkage exercise. This was disclosed in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka via its official X handle on Wednesday. NCC stated that the target is to achieve 100% compliance by […]

NCC, Telecom operators urge states to review policies for broadband expansion
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NCC, Telecom operators urge states to review policies for broadband expansion

The Nigerian Communications Commission and telecom operators have called on the 36 state governments and the Federal Capital Territory to reassess and update their policies to accelerate the deployment of broadband infrastructure across Nigeria. The appeal was made during a recent Strategic Stakeholder’s Meeting in Abuja, which included state commissioners from all states and the […]

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NCC extends NIN-SIM verification deadline amid hunger protest

The Nigerian Communications Commission has given directives to telecom operators to extend the NIN-SIM verification deadline beyond July 31, 2024. A senior NCC official confirmed, citing the current state of affairs in the nation as the reason for the deadline extension, according to Daily Trust. The commission had last week instructed the telecom operators to […]

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NCC denies approving new telecom tariff hike

The Nigerian Communications Commission has clarified that it has not approved any new telecom tariff plan or hike telecom tariff plans or hike contrary to recent online reports. This clarification follows misinformation that the Commission introduced new tariff plans and pricing rules for the telecom industry, purportedly outlined in a document titled “Guidance on the […]

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NCC orders immediate restoration of blocked phone lines

The Nigerian Communications Commission has instructed telecommunications operators to promptly restore all phone lines that were blocked due to the lack of National Identification Number linkage to SIM cards. This directive was announced in a statement released on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Media and Public Affairs. The decision comes in response […]

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NCC directs telecoms to audit billing systems

The Nigerian Communications Commission has instructed all telecommunication companies to conduct thorough audits of their billing systems. KPMG, a prominent global audit firm, has been engaged to oversee the audit process for one of the major telecom operators in Nigeria, Nairametrics reported. The specific company undergoing audit, however, was not disclosed. Nigeria’s telecom landscape is […]

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Abuja high court grants MTN’s petition against NCC

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation the authority to take over and evaluate an alleged copyright infringement case against MTN Nigeria Communications Limited and its CEO, Karl Toriola, in response to a plea filed by the latter. It was previously reported that MTN […]

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All SIM cards used in Nigeria are locally produced – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has said that 100 per cent of SIM cards in the country are made locally. This was disclosed by the head of new media and information security, NCC, Babagana Digima at a two-day training for media executives titled, “Upskilling media stakeholders on trends in telecommunications,” in Lagos, according to Businessday. Digima […]

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NCC blames malware, background apps, GPS, others for data depletion

The Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Nigerian Communications Commission has identified malware, background apps, Location services, and others as factors responsible for Nigerian mobile customers’ data depletion This follows the rise in customer concerns regarding how quickly their data plans are being depleted. Although a lot of users have been accusing the service providers of […]

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NCC targets 50% quality service improvement in 2024

Nigerian Communication Commission stated that it is working towards achieving a 50% improvement in the quality of service in the telecommunications industry by year’s end. In a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, the Commission highlighted the telecom regulator’s activities in the first year of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, according to […]

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NCC partners Nokia to train Nigerians on 4G/5G technology

In a bid to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge telecommunications skills, the Nigerian Communications Commission has inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive training on the latest 4G/5G radio and transmission technologies. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maina, unveiled this […]

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NCC urges telecom operators to collaborate on infrastructure sharing

The Nigerian Communications Commission has called on operators in the telecom sector to consider infrastructure sharing to reduce costs and boost service delivery. This was disclosed by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Commission, Aminu Maida who was represented by the Head of Next Generation Technology and Standards at NCC, Victor Adoga during the 2nd edition […]