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Nigeria’s telecommunications sector saw resurgence in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first half of 2024, attracting a total of $304 million, more than doubling the $134.75 million recorded for …
Nigeria’s telecom sector attracts $304m in 6 months Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fixed September 14 deadline for all subscribers to link their Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). This was contained in a statement …
Again, NCC fixes September 14 deadline for NIN-SIM linkage Read More
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida will chair the SUPERNEWS Nigeria SMEs confab scheduled for June 13, 2024 at Radisson Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, …
NCC boss Aminu Maida to chair Supernews confab Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories. The commission said the categories included interconnect exchange license, mobile virtual network …
NCC suspends issuance of communications licenses Read More
Nigerians utilised 721,522 terabytes of data in January of this year, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC). The Commission noted that this is the most consumed data in a …
Data consumption hits 721,522 terabytes January 2024 – NCC Read MoreFive days after telecommunication users experience difficulties in communication, voice, and data services affected by undersea cable cuts have been restored. This was disclosed in a statement by the Director …
Breaking: Voice, data services restored days after cable cuts Read More
The GSM, an initialism of Global System for Mobile (Communication), made an inroad into the modern telecommunication space a little over three decades ago. Before then, it was the landline …
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of GSM Read More
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, on Thursday shared his plans for Nigeria’s telecom sector for 2024 and beyond. At a meeting …
NCC unveils strategic plans for Nigeria’s telecom sector Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has instructed MTN Nigeria to suspend plans to disconnect Globacom (Glo) subscribers due to lingering inter-connection debt between the Mobile Operators. Also, the Commission gave …
MTN-GLO dispute: NCC suspends disconnection deadline by 21 days Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended its planned barring of Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines for 21 days. The commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, signed …
Breaking: NCC makes u-turn on approval for MTN to disconnect Glo Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given a 10-day notice to Globacom to pay the interconnect debt it owes MTN Nigeria or be partially disconnected by MTN after the expiration …
Glo subscribers risk ban if… – NCC Read More
A stakeholder group in the Nigerian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has commended the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, for his …
Group applauds Danbatta’s transformative achievements in Nigeria’s telecom sector Read More
Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communication (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Dambatta, has said the commission effected giant strides in communication sphere under his leadership. Speaking at a media parley in …
We’ve carved a niche in communication sphere, says NCC boss Read More
The chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has praised the leadership style of the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian …
ALTON hails NCC boss for quality regulation Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its resolve to improve its regulatory functions and service delivery to telecoms consumers. Executive Vice Chairman of the commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, stated …
NCC pledges to improve regulations, service delivery to consumers Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has recommended that users of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to avoid falling victim to …
NCC recommends two-factor authentication to secure WhatsApp Read More
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonized short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria. Reuben …
NCC orders MTN, Airtel, others to implement harmonise short codes for services Read More
Recently, a lady from an online loans company called my line and asked if one Mr. Thomas was my brother. However, her call became second since I have had a …
NCC should monitor online loan firms Read More
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said in Lagos that the quality of life is now being measured in terms of …
Digital connectivity enhances quality of life – Danbatta Read MoreExecutive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has said the media remains an indispensable partner in information dissemination to the diverse stakeholders of the telecom industry, hence, has earned the respect …
Media indispensable partner in information dissemination – Danbatta Read MoreThe Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Professor Umar Danbatta, has said that the level of awareness of the potentials of telecommunications products and services is a …
Danbatta applauds media for aiding telecom awareness Read MoreExecutive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, says over 50,000 cases of major destruction to telecom infrastructure and facilities have been reported across the …
Over 50,000 cases of telecom infrastructure destruction reported in 5 years – Danbatta Read More
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has expressed worries over theft and vandalism of telecommunication infrastructure across the nation. NCC said security agencies cannot be at all sites of the telecommunication …
NCC expresses worry over theft, vandalism of telecoms infrastructure Read More
In spite of disruptions caused by the mandatory National Identification Number (NIN) registration and wailing by Nigerians over the worsening economy, subscribers increased spendings by 17.77 per cent, from N1.06 …
Nigerians spend N1.25trn on calls, data in 6 months – NCC Read MoreThe Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Reuben Muoka as its new Director of Public Affairs (DPA). A statement signed by Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Prof. …
Reuben Muoka appointed NCC spokesperson Read More