NCC suspends 3 communication licenses
In line with its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 to grant and renew licences, promote fair competition and develop the Communications Industry, […]
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NCC suspends virtual operators’ licences amid industry shakeup
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has suspended the issuance of new licence issuance to operators in three categories. The categories are Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence, Interconnect […]
NCC grants one-week extension for NIN-SIM linkage deadline
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended by one week the second phase of the SIM-NIN linkage deadline, top officials of the commission told Daily […]
Nigeria seeks joint West Africa regional protection of undersea cables
Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West African region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach […]
Voice, data services affected by undersea cuts restored
Voice, Data Services Affected by Undersea Cable Cuts Restored Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts […]
Undersea cable cuts, disrupts data, voice services along African West coast
A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have negatively impacted data and fixed […]
NCC boss speaks on illegal SIM cards, service providers, prioritises consumers
The Deputy Vice Chairman of the National Communications Commission, Dr Aminu Maida has reiterated the commission’s commitment to all critical stakeholders in the telecom value […]
Telecom: Active voice, internet subscriptions on steady increase-NCC
Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators […]
NCC’s intervention keeps MTN-Glo debt rift at bay
On January 8, 2024 the Nigerian Communications Commission published a Pre-Disconnection Notice informing subscribers of the approval granted to MTN Nigerian Communications Plc. (MTN) to […]
Maida excited at Nigeria’s success at World Radio Communications Conference 2023
Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida ( Left) with Director-General, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, United Arab Emirates, Engineer Majed Sultan […]
Maida: We’ll ensure level playing field for all telecom licensees
L-R: Director, Legal and Regulatory Services, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Helen Obi; Chief Legal and Regulatory Services, Airtel Network, Shola Adeyemi; Chief Executive Officer, Airtel Network, Carl Cruz; Executive Vice Chairman/Chief […]
NCC boss urges Nokia to invest in Nigeria’s ICT R&D
L-R: Finnish Deputy Minister for International Trade, Jarno Syrjala;Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida; Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Leena Pylvanainen; Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder […]
Robust FinTech critical for deepening financial inclusion in Nigeria-Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry […]
New NCC boss, Maida commits to President Tinubu’s vision on digital economy
The new Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said he would align the Commission’s regulatory focus to […]
NCC restores regulatory services to Globacom
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has restored regulatory services to one of its licensees, Globacom Limited after it successfully cleared its outstanding debt obligations to […]