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Telecom Tariff Hikes: The Business Struggle For SMEs In Nigeria

NCC, CAC Tighten Rules on Telecom Ownership Changes, Mandate Prior Approval for Major Share Transfers

June 22, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement mandating telecommunications companies to obtain regulatory approval before effecting significant changes in their ownership structures,

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NCC Data Exposes Telecom Performances in Nigeria

January 30, 2026

New data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed stark differences in the performance of telecom networks across the country. The data highlighted Globacom (Glo) as the leading operator in infrastructure

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Nationwide Blackout Averted: NCC, ONSA Intervene To Protect Telecom Lifeline

August 15, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure following the suspension of a planned strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria

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Roaming Agreement With MTN: A Bold Resurgence For 9Mobile, Says CEO Banigbe

July 4, 2025

CEO of 9Mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, has said the national roaming agreement with MTN Nigeria marks a bold resurgence for the telecom company. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited

NCC Announces Restoration Of Voice, Data Services Affected By Undersea Cable Cuts

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NCC, Stakeholders Partner To Tackle Rural Connectivity Challenges

June 12, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications and other stakeholders to address the challenges of rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration led to a two-day

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e-Health Specialist Hospital Will Revolutionise Healthcare In Nigeria – NCC Boss

May 30, 2025

Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said that adopting digital technology in the health system would revolutionise healthcare in the country. Maida stated this during the commissioning

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Experts Identify Effective Measures To Secure Telecom Infrastructure Across Nigeria

March 26, 2025

Industry leaders have identified important measures to secure telecom infrastructure in the country and ensure that investments in the telecoms space are protected. They argued that as much as the effective implementation

Business News

Why We Approved 50% Tariff Hike For Telcos – NCC

January 21, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunications network operators in the country. Confirming the approval in a statement on Monday, NCC Spokesman, Reuben Muoka,

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NCC Sets September 14 For SIM-NIN Linkage, 66 Million Lines At Risk Of Disconnection

August 28, 2024

NCC Enforces New Deadline for SIM-NIN Linkage The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new deadline of September 14, 2024, for the mandatory linkage of Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National

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NCC Urged To Reject Telecom 40% Tariff Hike As Subscriber Group Voices Strong Opposition

August 19, 2024

Subscribers Urge NCC to Reject Telecom Tariff Hike Telecom subscribers in Nigeria, represented by the Association of Telephones, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers (ATCIS), have expressed strong opposition to the recent demand

NIN-SIM Linkage: Reprieve For Affected Subscribers As NCC Orders Telcos To Reactivate Barred Lines

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Reprieve As NCC Orders Telcos To Reactivate Barred Lines

July 29, 2024

The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunications operators to reactivate all telephone lines that were barred because of their inability to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identification

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NCC Suspends Licensing Of Mobile Virtual Network Operator, 2 Others

May 19, 2024

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has temporarily suspended the issuance of licences for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and two categories.

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NCC Signs Partnership With Nokia For 5G/4G Training

May 10, 2024

In a move towards advancing Nigeria’s telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inked a deal with Nokia Solutions and Networks Nigeria. Led by Dr. Bosun Tijanni, the Honourable Minister of

Business News·News

Airtel, MTN, Others Seek NCC Approval For Tariff Hike Amid Economic Challenges

April 26, 2024

Through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Federal Government has been petitioned to hike tariffs by the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria and the Association of Licenced Telecom Companies of Nigeria.

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Nigeria Calls For Joint Protection Of Submarine Cables In W’Africa Region

March 25, 2024

Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the West Africa region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections.

Africa·Business News·News

NCC Announces Restoration Of Voice, Data Services Affected By Undersea Cable Cuts

March 18, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) declared today that voice and data services, previously disrupted due to undersea cable cuts, have been restored. According to Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs at NCC,

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40 Million Telephone Lines Barred Over SIM-NIM Linkage Failure – ALTON

March 4, 2024

Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has revealed that over 40 million telephone lines have been barred for failure to link Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

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Why We Barred Registered SIM Cards With NIN – NCC Clarifies

January 23, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shed light on why it barred SIM cards despite being liked to National Identity Numbers (NINs) of subscribers.

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Why Competition Is Vital For Telecom Sector Growth- NCC

December 8, 2023

In a meeting with Airtel Networks Limited, Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), stressed the role of competition in fostering a robust telecom sector.

Business News·News

NCC Pledges Support To Meta’s 2Africa Cable Landing Initiative

December 4, 2023

In a meeting at the NCC headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of NCC, reassured Meta (formerly Facebook) of the commission’s support for their 2Africa Cable

Business News·News

NCC Highlights Urgency Of Quality Service In Telecom Sector

November 20, 2023

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, stressed the imperative nature of ensuring top-quality service within the telecommunications sector. Addressing industry leaders In an interactive session held

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Senate Confirms Maida As Executive Vice Chairman Of NCC

November 17, 2023

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the substantive Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

Business News·News·Technology

NCC Canvasses Strong ICT Measures To Curb Financial Crimes

November 7, 2023

Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has underscored the vital role of information and communication technology (ICT) in combating financial crimes.

Technology

Strong FinTech Essential For Boosting Financial Inclusion In Nigeria – NCC Boss

November 2, 2023

NCC EVC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has highlighted the critical role of Financial Technology (FinTech) sector in driving financial inclusion of Nigerians residing in underprivileged and unserved communities nationwide.

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Solaris, Knownow, Specxs Emerge NCC’s Talent Hunt Winners

October 31, 2023

Out of the 81 businesses that competed in the Nigerian Communication Commission's talent search competition for inspired technological innovation, three businesses split the N30 million prize money evenly.

Blue Economy: Tinubu Appoints New Executive Directors For NPA, NIMASA

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Tinubu Sacks NCC, NIPOST, NigComSat Executives, Makes New Appointment

October 11, 2023

President Bola Tinubu has removed key executives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), and Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NigComSat). This was announced by the President’s Special Adviser (Media

Robust Data Service Centres Can Attract Millions Of Dollars Foreign Investments – NCC

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NCC Seeks Sustainable, Fair Taxation For Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Growth

October 5, 2023

Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasised the crucial role of sustainable financing and fair taxation in driving the growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

Business News·News

NITRA Hails Danbatta’s Trailblazing Leadership In Nigerian Telecom Sector

October 3, 2023

In a tribute to the strides made in Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) landscape, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) has showered praise on Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive

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NCC Extends Submission Of Application For Hackathon To September 30

September 23, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the 2023 Talent Hunt through Hackathon to Saturday, September 30, 2023. To this end, the deadline for application/entries

Africa·Business News·News·Technology

NCC Emphasizes Transformative Role Of AI In Africa

September 20, 2023

Executive Vice President, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has highlighted transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital destiny. Prof. Umar, who was

Elon Musk Joins Network Operator To Offer Smartphone Service Under Water, Remote Areas

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Elon Musk Says His Internet Company, Starlink, Will Compete With MTN In Nigeria From August

Internet company, Starlink, owned by world richest man, Elon Musk, will commence operation in Nigeria next month, three months after receiving operational approval from the Nigerian government. Musk disclosed that by August, Starlink’s service will go live in Nigeria, competing against existing

July 25, 2022

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NCC Appoints New Director Of Public Affairs

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Information and Communications Technology (ICT) journalist and public relations practitioner, Reuben Mouka, as Director of Public Affairs. Prior to his appointment, Mouka was the head of media and public relations, between 2009 and 2015. He exited the position

June 21, 2022

Technology

SIM-NIN: NCC Sends Strong Message To Telcos, Agents

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked telecommunication companies and licensed agents to comply with the subscriber identity module (SIM) registration guidelines. Efosa Idehen, director, the Consumer Affairs Bureau of the NCC, disclosed this during the commission’s flagship radio programme aired in Rivers State

April 7, 2022

Digital Transactions Expand In Africa As Regional Payment Systems Widen

Business News·Technology

NCC, CBN Move To Tackle e-fraud, Protect Digital Finance

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will partner the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to blot out e-fraud threatening digital finance in Nigeria. Mr Efosa Idehen, the Director of Consumer Affairs Bureau at the Commission, , said this at the Secondary

March 14, 2022

News·Technology

5G: Roll Out of Additional Spectrum Licence May Take Two Years – NCC

To further boost digital communication services, the Federal Government in September 2021 announced the deployment of Fifth Generation Network (5G). Since then, NCC has rolled out two slots of 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum in which licences have been granted to two preferred

March 7, 2022

Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta

News·Technology

Why Telcos Must Invest In Renewable Energy, By NCC Boss Danbatta

Despite pockets of success recorded in Nigeria's digital ecosystem, some infrastructural challenges like power supply persist. To tackle this, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has expressed the need for telecommunication companies to

March 6, 2022

Technology

5G Network Rollout In Nigeria’ll Require Huge Infrastructure – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the rollout of the Fifth Generation Network across the country will require more infrastructure. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, made this known in a statement

February 22, 2022

News·Startup·Technology

NITDA, NCC Meet Tech Unicorns In Lagos, Utomi, Pantami Seek Regulatory Sync

A Tuesday breakfast session jointly organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) in Lagos will discuss issues affecting tech unicorns and other startups within the ecosystem. Professor Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communications and

February 21, 2022

News·Technology

NCC Officially Takes Over 5G Spectrum Allocation Days Before Payment Deadline

Barely a week before the deadline set by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) for payment of spectrum fees by winners of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction, the Federal Government has officially handed over the spectrum allocation for Fifth Generation (5G) deployment to the

February 19, 2022

Business News

FG Releases 5G Spectrum To NCC For Deployment

Isa Pantami, the minister of communication and digital economy, has formally released the spectrum of the fifth-generation (5G) network to the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). Pantami made this known in Abuja while giving a keynote address during the public workshop on national

February 17, 2022

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