Phone Subscribers hit 195.4 million in Nigeria
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), estimates that the country will have at least 195.4 million phone subscribers by December 2021. The NCC's Executive Vice-Chairman,…
Nigerians May Spend N6.74tn on Calls After 50% Tariff Hike
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff hike for telecommunications operators. The hike is expected to generate over N6.74tn in revenue for telecom operators in 2025. The…
We Can’t Track, Leak Phone Calls — NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said Nigerian law does not permit it to track or leak phone calls or conversations as claimed. The commission stated this while refuting allegations…
“We Must Ensure Tariff Adjustments Translate To Better Services For Consumers” – FCCPC
FCCPC is committed to monitoring the impact of the new telecommunications tariff adjustment. The commission is working with the NCC to address consumer concerns and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.…
NCC Approves MTN and NTEL Spectrum Lease Deal
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a spectrum lease deal between MTN Nigeria and Natcom Development and Investment Limited (NTEL). MTN Nigeria would lease two spectrums from NTEL (5HMz…
House of Reps Orders Shutdown of Porn Websites Nationwide
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down pornographic websites nationwide. The lawmakers urged internet service providers to block access to such websites. Katsina…
Tinubu Appoints New NCC Chairman, Others
President Bola Tinubu has removed the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, and appointed Aminu Maida as his replacement. The sweeping change also affected…
BREAKING: Glo Users To Face Possible Call Ban To MTN Lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that Globacom subscribers might be banned from calling MTN lines soon if interconnect charges are not paid. The warning was issued on Monday…
We’re Ready To Deploy 5G Network Across The Country – NCC
Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has disclosed the federal government readiness to deploy fifth generation (5G) network across the country. Danbatta made this…
BREAKING: NCC Puts MTN’s Request to Disconnect Glo on Hold
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has temporarily put on hold the request of MTN Nigeria to disconnect Globacom due to an interconnection debt dispute. The NCC ordered both mobile network…