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Support tariff hike for industry sustainability, telcos urge subscribers

Support tariff hike for industry sustainability, telcos urge subscribers

Offor Callistus February 2, 2025
The Telecommunication operators have appealed to subscribers to support the recent tariff hike by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as it is in the interest of all stakeholders. The president, Association of Licenced Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr Gbenga Adebayo, gave this advice at event tagged a “Forum...
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NLC proposes 5% telcom tariff hike, insists on nationwide protest NLC President, Joe Ajaero

NLC proposes 5% telcom tariff hike, insists on nationwide protest

Offor Callistus January 30, 2025
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has flayed the Federal Government for implementing the policies of Bretton Woods institutions, saying the removal of subsidies and increased tariffs are emasculating Nigerians. “They keep on emasculating us through stupid taxes. It will come to a point when people can pay but they...
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Tariff hike: NATCOMS not in support of NLC’s proposed protest – Official Telecommunications masts

Tariff hike: NATCOMS not in support of NLC’s proposed protest – Official

Offor Callistus January 24, 2025
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Thursday disassociated itself from the industrial action being planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest telecoms tariff hike. The President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the protest was uncalled for,...
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50% tariff hike: NATCOMS to challenge NCC’s decision in court

50% tariff hike: NATCOMS to challenge NCC’s decision in court

Offor Callistus January 21, 2025
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Monday said it would challenge the Federal Government’s decision to allow telecoms operators increase tariff by 50 per cent in a court of law. The President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
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NCC approves, caps tariff hike at 50% for telecom operators

NCC approves, caps tariff hike at 50% for telecom operators

Offor Callistus January 20, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved tariff adjustment, as requested by telecoms operators, capping maximum increment at 50 per cent. This was made known in a statement signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs, NCC, and made available to newsmen on Monday. The NCC said: “Pursuant...
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USSD debts: NCC’s directive to disconnect defaulting banks laudable – Experts

USSD debts: NCC’s directive to disconnect defaulting banks laudable – Experts

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
A Financial Technology Expert, Dr Yele Okeremi, has lauded the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC’s) directive to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to disconnect banks owing for the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes. Okeremi, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Precise Financial Systems (PFS), gave this commendation in an...
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USSD debts: NCC orders telcos to disconnect 9 banks

USSD debts: NCC orders telcos to disconnect 9 banks

Offor Callistus January 16, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. This was made known in a public notice signed by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mr Reuben Muoka, on Wednesday. According to...
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NATCOMS rejects alleged tariff hike, urges NCC to nullify it

NATCOMS rejects alleged tariff hike, urges NCC to nullify it

Offor Callistus January 1, 2025
The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has rejected the alleged Telecoms tariff hike and called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to nullify its approval. NATCOMS made this known in a communiqué issued after its National Exco held an emergency meeting on the planned tariff hike of Telecommunication...
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Debt: NCC grants MTN approval to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications

Debt: NCC grants MTN approval to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications

Offor Callistus December 28, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria network due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission made this known in a public notice signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, the Public Affairs Director at NCC, on Friday. The News Agency...
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NCC moves to simplify voice, data plans

NCC moves to simplify voice, data plans

Offor Callistus November 15, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a tariff simplification exercise to reduce the numerous tariff options and promotional elements that hinder consumers from making informed decisions. Its Director, Consumer Affairs Bureau, Ikechukwu Adinde, said this during a capacity building for reporters at Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Oshodi, Lagos...
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Judiciary’s role crucial in Nigeria’s digital transformation – NCC Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

Judiciary’s role crucial in Nigeria’s digital transformation – NCC

Offor Callistus November 5, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on the judiciary to play a pivotal role in supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation, stressing the need for a collaborative effort to drive the country’s digital economy. The Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Aminu Maida, said this during the two-day annual workshop for...
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NATCOMS suggests 10% increase in tariffs by telecoms companies

Offor Callistus October 20, 2024
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged  the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to allow telecommunications companies (Telcos) increase tariffs by a marginal increase of 10 per cent. National President, NATCOMS, Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this marginal increase was necessary to...
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Starlink faces regulatory heat over unapproved data tariff hike – NCC Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

Starlink faces regulatory heat over unapproved data tariff hike – NCC

Offor Callistus October 8, 2024
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said Starlink, a communication company, is facing regulatory heat over unapproved data tariff hike. The NCC said the satellite internet service provider had unilaterally increased its data tariffs without obtaining the necessary approval from the commission. Its Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka,...
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Starlink didn’t receive approval before data tariff increase, says NCC Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

Starlink didn’t receive approval before data tariff increase, says NCC

October 8, 2024
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said on Monday the decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Commission. NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, in a statement issued in Abuja, said “We were surprised that the...
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NIS 9.0: NCC making deliberate efforts to close Nigeria’s digital divide – Maida Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

NIS 9.0: NCC making deliberate efforts to close Nigeria’s digital divide – Maida

Offor Callistus October 3, 2024
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) on Wednesday said that it was making deliberate efforts to close the digital  divide among the youths, underserved  and unserved communities. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC), NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this at the 2024 Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) 9.0 in Lagos. The News Agency...
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Nigeria set to join league of countries already utilizing part of 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications – AMINU MAIDA NCC PHOTO NEW AT 6G WIFI SPECTRUM STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATIVE FORUM SEP 19 2024

Nigeria set to join league of countries already utilizing part of 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications – AMINU MAIDA

Bode September 21, 2024
“It is my pleasure to welcome you to this historic event where Nigeria is set to join the league of countries already utilizing part of the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi -6 applications. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am particularly glad to be associated with this process  because when the Government of His...
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NCC moves to harness 6GHz spectrum for broadband growth EVC/CEO of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida

NCC moves to harness 6GHz spectrum for broadband growth

Offor Callistus September 19, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has made a significant move to harness the 6GHz spectrum’s potential for enhanced Wi-Fi 6 to address Nigeria’s growing broadband needs. The Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, Aminu Maida, disclosed this during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies in Lagos on Thursday....
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GOCOP partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, others for 2024 conference GOCOP Logo

GOCOP partners NCDMB, EMADEB, Dangote, NCAA, Setraco, UBA, NCC, others for 2024 conference

Bode September 13, 2024
 Lagos, Nigeria, September 12, 2024: Partners for the eighth annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have begun to emerge with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Emadeb Group and Dangote Group leading the train of partners for the event slated for Thursday, October...
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