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Brain drain: NCC urges improved working conditions for telecom workers

The Nigerian Communications Commission has called on telecom operators in the country to implement flexible work policies, improve remuneration, and cultivate a culture of innovation to create an attractive environment for talent retention. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida made this appeal in light of the increasing exodus of skilled professionals […]

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NCC initiates 6GHz spectrum to boost internet speed

The Nigerian Communications Commission has initiated efforts to utilize the 6GHz spectrum to enhance internet speed in Nigeria. This disclosure was made by the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida at a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies in Lagos on Thursday, according to Nairametrics. The 6GHz spectrum offers advantages such as faster […]

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110 million Nigerians now have acquired NIN – NIMC

The Director General of the National Identity Management Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, has announced that over 110 million Nigerians have received the National Identification Number. This was disclosed by Coker-Odusote at the 6th National Identity Day themed, “Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) – Enabling Access to Services,” on Monday, according to Nairametrics. By the end of 2023, […]

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NCC launches device mgt system to register all mobile devices

The Nigerian Communications Commission has launched the Device Management System (NCC-DMS), a Central Equipment Identity Register aimed at overseeing mobile devices on the country’s communication networks, according to Nairametrics. The NCC has mandated all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to connect to this system under the new ‘Type Approval Business Rule 2024’. The NCC-DMS will serve […]

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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 […]