President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the launch of Airtel Nigeria’s Open Network initiative, describing it as a positive step towards greater transparency, consumer protection and improved telecommunications services in Nigeria. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos on Friday, October 30, 2026, at an event attended by the Executive Vice...
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NCC moves to protect smaller telecom operators, seeks fair competition in Nigeria’s telecom industry
NCC moves to protect smaller telecom operators, seeks fair competition in Nigeria’s telecom industry
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it would rely on evidence-based assessments to promote fair competition and ensure smaller telecommunications operators are not pushed out of the market by bigger players. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos during the...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for deeper collaboration among African Telecommunications and Communications Regulators to strengthen the use of data, evidence and market intelligence in driving more effective and responsive regulation across the continent. Speaking at the Heads of Regulators Roundtable during the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference...
Leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, Phase3 Telecom, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding broadband penetration across Nigeria, highlighting over two decades of strategic investments in critical digital infrastructure that continue to support connectivity nationwide. The Executive Chairman of Phase3 Telecom, Mr. Stanley Jegede, spoke on the company’s contributions to Nigeria’s...
Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a theft syndicate and recovered telecommunications power equipment valued at about ₦8 million during an operation along the Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway. The suspects, identified as Jimoh Mufutau, 35, from Mowe-Ibafo in Ogun State; Saheed Akanbi, 34, from Onipanu, Lagos State;...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement governing changes in the ownership structure of licensed telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. In a joint statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, Nnena Ukoha, and the Head of...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured Nigerians that ongoing efforts to tackle persistent telecommunications service challenges are yielding gradual results, even as it warned operators that stricter enforcement actions will continue where service quality falls below expectations. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head, Public Affairs, Nnenna...
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 telecommunications engineering professor at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Danjuma Dajap, has said Nigeria’s environmental conditions, particularly the harmattan season and its tropical climate, significantly affect mobile network signals, often resulting in dropped calls and weak coverage. He made this known while delivering the university’s 118th inaugural lecture...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic driver, with a 5.78 per cent...
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...
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...
Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud syndicate. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. CSP Hundeyin said the syndicate was responsible for the illegal diversion of a telecommunications company’s...
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...
LAGOS, [November 11, 2025] In a major push for environmental sustainability, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) and the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) are set to collaborate with ITREALMS Media on the 2025 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue. This crucial partnership addresses Nigeria’s escalating electronic waste (e-waste) challenge, which...
Finance Minister Wale Edun has identified weak regulatory frameworks and the burden of multiple taxes as key obstacles hindering the growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Speaking at a business roundtable on broadband investment and critical infrastructure protection in Abuja, Edun emphasized the urgent need for reforms to attract private...
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),...
Federal Government has revoked the 5% excise tax previously imposed on telecommunications services in Nigeria, a move expected to ease cost pressures for millions of mobile users. The tax, which was intended to apply to both voice calls and data, had drawn widespread criticism from industry players and consumer...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported that its shift to market-based pricing in the telecommunications sector has triggered over $1 billion in infrastructure investments in 2025. During a media briefing in Lagos on Friday, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman, Aminu Maida, revealed that the pricing policy, implemented in January and February...
Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecommunications operator, formerly known as 9mobile, has unveiled a new brand identity: T2. This strategic move aims to revive the company’s market presence with a sharp focus on digital transformation and customer-centric services. CEO Obafemi Banigbe announced the transformation into T2 during a launch event in Lagos....