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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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5G subscriptions hit 500,000 – NCC

Nigeria’s Fifth Generation network subscription has reportedly reached 500,000, according to the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta. According to The Punch, he also stated that broadband penetration would reach 47.01 percent by July 2023. Speaking in Kano, he claimed in a statement that the telecoms sector has achieved notable milestones […]

NCC dismisses rumors of telecom tariff increase
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Local content in Nigeria’s telecom is only 16% – NCC

Research commissioned by the Nigerian Communications Commission reveals that just 16% of the hardware components used in the country’s telecom industry are produced in Nigeria; the remaining 84% are imported. The Times reported that according to the Commission’s final assessment on the degree of indigenous content in Nigeria’s telecom, most of the equipment and gadgets […]

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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How N120bn USSD debt limits financial inclusion- NCC

The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has stated that the banks’ N120 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data debt to telecommunication providers is impeding financial inclusion. According to The Punch, he pointed out that without the service, the country would not have reached its current level of digital financial inclusion, which he […]

NCC dismisses rumors of telecom tariff increase
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Why Nigerians must create value to prevent telecom tariff increase – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has stated that the only option to stop telecom tariff increases is for Nigerians to start producing domestic content that will improve telecom services and decrease importation. During the second Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, observed that despite increased expenses and […]

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 ranks 11th globally for internet penetration – NCC

Nigeria was ranked eleventh worldwide in terms of Internet penetration and seventh in terms of mobile phone usage, according to data released by the Nigerian Telecommunications Commission on Thursday. This was mentioned during the opening ceremony of the two-day Emerging Technology Forum for the Telecommunications Industry in Abuja by Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian […]

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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Video, calls increase telecom spending to N3.86trn – NCC

The amount spent on telecom services reached N3.86 trillion in 2022 due to increased call time and video streaming. This information was provided by the Nigerian Communications Commission in its recently published “2022 Subscriber/Network Data Annual Report.” It was highlighted that this represented an increase of 18.74% over the N3.25 trillion spent in 2021, showing […]

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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Nigerians used 518,381 terabytes of data in 2022 – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has stated that 518,381.89 terabytes of data were used by Nigerian telecom customers in 2022. This information was provided in the recently published Subscriber/Network Data Annual Report 2022 by the telecom regulator. This indicated that when compared to the 353,118.89 terabytes consumed in 2021, data consumption in the nation had increased […]

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 confirms MAFAB 5G launch, debunks contrary reports

The Nigerian Communications Commission has stated that MAFAB Communications, its second 5G licensee, has rolled out 5G service, in contrast to allegations that the company has not launched 2 years after it was granted a license. Stakeholders are worried that the company, which had a media launch in January this year, has not been able […]

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 to block stolen SIMs in five minutes

The Nigerian Communications Commission has suggested shortening the process from 30 minutes to 5 minutes for blocking a reported stolen phone’s Subscribers Identity Module. According to The Punch, this information was revealed during the three-day public inquiries at the commission in Abuja on six regulatory instruments. The Deputy Director, Technical Standards and Networks Integrity Department, […]

Internet usage drops in Nigeria after 50% tariff hike – NCC
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Nigeria’s internet subscribers hit 159m in May 2023

In Nigeria, there are now 159.5 million active internet subscriptions across fixed, mobile, and VOIP networks. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission’s most recent industry figures, this is an 8.6% increase over the 158.2 million recorded in April. With 159 million subscriptions, the mobile network providers MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile continued to dominate the internet […]

Airtel, MTN, others must get ad campaign approval - NCC
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Airtel, MTN, others must get ad campaign approval – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission has introduced new guidelines requiring MTN, Airtel, Glo, and other Mobile Network Operators to obtain the commission’s approval before running advertising campaigns. These guidelines aim to regulate the conduct of promotional activities by MNOs in Nigeria. Under the 15-page document, MNOs must submit a written request to the NCC for approval […]

Friendly market policies'll boost Nigeria's credit profile - NGX
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PHOTOS: Tinubu receives MTN chair, NCC boss at Aso Villa

President Bola Tinubu met with the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Umar Garba Danbatta,  and the Group Chairman of MTN, Mr. Jonas Mcebisi, who was accompanied by his team. The meeting took place on Friday in the State House in Abuja, with negotiations taking place behind closed doors. MTN is one of Nigeria’s top […]