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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 […]

Starlink expands African footprint, enters Guinea-Bissau
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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 […]

Namibia orders Starlink to halt operations over unlicensed service
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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, […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

has presented its 2024 Regulatory Impact Assessment, a comprehensive review aimed at overhauling existing telecom regulations
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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 […]

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