Why NCC Commissioned Consumer TELCARE Centre at Abuja Airport – Akande
The public concourse at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja is the first beneficiary of a Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre unveiled by the…
Emerging Technologies like 5G Require More Infrastructures – NCC’s ECSM
As consumer volumes and service diversity continue to grow, network operators have to roll-out more infrastructures for coverage in new, mostly rural areas, for network expansion in already saturated urban…
NCC Defends Telcos over Series of Failed ePayment Transactions
The value of e-payment transactions dropped to N37.67 trillion in February 2023, largely due to the lack of robust infrastructure. Some stakeholders had opined that telcos cannot be exempted from…
Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Hits All-time High at 48.20% in January ‘23
Nigeria’s broadband subscriptions as at January 2023 are 92,011,259 Broadband penetration in Nigeria increased to 48.20 per cent in January 2023. According to available statistics on the Nigerian Communications Commission…
NCC Spotlights Renewable Energy on World Consumer Rights Day
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arrangements to host an event to mark the 2023 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) in Abuja with spotlight on its regulatory initiatives on…
NISS Seeks Collaboration with NCC to Improve National Security
National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving…
Telcos Begin Implementing Standardized Short Codes
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced that harmonized shortcodes will be implemented across all networks. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of ALTON, said in a statement on…
Join Hands with Us to Improve National Security, NISS tells NCC
National Institute of Security Studies (NISS) has engaged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to advance strategic collaboration that would enhance the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICTs) towards improving…
Cellulant Welcomes Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager in Nigeria
Cellulant has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. As General Manager, Ibrahim will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and provide leadership…
[REPORT] Nigerians Overpay for Internet, Ranks 109th out of 117 Countries
The Global Internet Value Index released by Surfshark has revealed that Nigeria ranks 109th place in the world out of 117 countries, showing that internet users in the country pay…
Breaking: NCC Urges Nigerians to Ignore Messages on Network Shut Down
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to ignore message on Internet shutdown during the elections on Saturday.
Code of Conduct Bureau Places Public Officials Under Surveillance
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has announced that public office holders across the country will be subject to increased scrutiny during the 2023 general elections. The monitoring exercise is…
CSOs Charge NCC, CBN with Providing Effective Service During Election
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), has urged the National Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fulfill their…
Bridging the Digital Divide: NCC’s Efforts to Promote Digital Inclusion in Nigeria
Article written By: Nuruddeen Sani The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the telecommunications sector in Nigeria. Since the appointment of Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta…
Shakeup in NCC as Haru, Idehen, others are Redeployed
"NCC will continue to put round pegs in round holes to sustain its operational efficiency and regulatory excellence".