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Tariff hike: Nigeria’s Internet users decline – NCC Report

Tariff hike: Nigeria’s Internet users decline – NCC Report

Offor Callistus May 8, 2025
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector witnessed a notable decline in internet users following a 50 per cent tariff hike on voice, data, and SMS services implemented in January 2025. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this known in industry statistics on its website. According to the report, the industry lost approximately...
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NCC set to review NCA 2003 to secure Nigeria’s digital future Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

NCC set to review NCA 2003 to secure Nigeria’s digital future

Offor Callistus April 29, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to review the 2003 NCC Act, citing its growing disconnect from current and future technological realities. Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, stated this during a Colloquium on Legislative Agenda: The Nigerian Communications Act 2003, on Tuesday in Lagos. The...
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Telecoms operators propose new guidelines for unclaimed recharges Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

Telecoms operators propose new guidelines for unclaimed recharges

Offor Callistus April 8, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was a major regulatory step towards protecting telecom consumers while ensuring operational clarity for service providers....
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Telecoms subscriptions surge as MTN, Airtel drive sector growth Telecom tarrif

Telecoms subscriptions surge as MTN, Airtel drive sector growth

Offor Callistus March 4, 2025
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has witnessed a robust recovery, with active subscriptions surging to 169.3 million in January 2025, up from 164.9 million in December 2024. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this known in an industry statistics on its website. The telecoms regulator said that this robust recovery followed...
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NATCOMS asks NCC to sanction MTN, others for breach of agreement

NATCOMS asks NCC to sanction MTN, others for breach of agreement

Offor Callistus February 13, 2025
The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to sanction any telecom operator which may have already implemented the tariff hike, for breach of agreement. The National President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that any...
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Tariff hike: NCC acted in the best interest of Nigeria – Sajoh

Tariff hike: NCC acted in the best interest of Nigeria – Sajoh

Offor Callistus February 2, 2025
A former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Adamawa, Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, said the recent tariff adjustment by telecommunications companies should be considered as a development in good faith. Sajoh made this known on Sunday in a statement in Abuja. He said the hike regulated by the National Communication...
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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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