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The Inauguration Ceremony of the Board of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), was held on the 27th March 2026 at the Abuja Intercontinental Hotel. Among the dignitaries at the ceremony were the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy/ Chairman, USPF Board, Dr. Bosun Tijani and, the Executive Vice...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide compensation to subscribers whose network quality of service experience is below specified targets within specific locations. The Commission’s position is that subscribers should not be made to bear the full burden of service disruptions where operators...
A high-powered delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), during the week, paid a courtesy visit to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang in Jos, the state capital.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday, played host to a delegation from the Association of Telecom Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), led by its President, Tony Emoekpere, who were on a courtesy visit. The ATCON members were received at the Commission’s Headquarters, Abuja, by the Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators within the West African sub-region. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, stated this at the weekend, explaining that it was in line with NCC’s commitment to collaboration and regional integration. Maida...
In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works across the country. The caution is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday and jointly signed by NCC’s Head, Public...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to leverage satellite technology to expand mobile coverage to an estimated 23.3 million Nigerians who currently remain underserved by terrestrial networks, Channel TV has reported. According to a consultation paper published on the NCC’s website, the initiative aims to address persistent connectivity...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 will play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future by promoting transparency and predictable spectrum regulation. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, made this known on Monday at a stakeholders’ consultation forum on...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commenced a comprehensive study on competition in the telecommunications sector to address concerns around market dominance and ensure fair, effective and sustainable competition. NCC said this during a stakeholders’ forum on the Study of Competition in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry in collaboration with...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. Head, Public Affairs of the NCC, Nnenna Ukoha, who made this known in...
Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one...
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the Transparency and Efficiency Category. The NCC was recognized alongside the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, which emerged overall best-performing agency; the...
Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Prof. Olufemi Asaolu, and the Rector of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igbo Ora, Prof. Akinola Akinlabi, have commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) for the training provided to both academic and non‑academic staff in Nigerian tertiary institutions in...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitization Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future. Head, Public Affairs of the Commission, Nnenna Ukoha, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on...
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe (representing South West) as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This followed a successful screening carried out by the Senate Committee on Communications, according to a statement by the Head, Public Affairs of the...
By PHILIP KORTAR, Info-Tech Reporter Telecommunication Stakeholders in Benue State have been called upon to deepen cooperation, prioritize digital infrastructure development, and collectively work toward transforming the state into a leading digital hub that connects communities with the opportunities of the 21st century. The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC),...
The latest news on Nigeria’s growing tax revenue haul is something to cheer for many reasons. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) said it has collected N20.62 trillion in tax revenue between January and August 2025, a period of eight months. FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, who reeled out the...