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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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NCC directs telcos to simplify tariff plans, promotional activities Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

NCC directs telcos to simplify tariff plans, promotional activities

Bode August 5, 2024
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. The NCC gave the directive in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja. Muoka said that the move...
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NCC orders immediate reactivation of lines affected by NIN-SIM verification issues NCC and sim cards

NCC orders immediate reactivation of lines affected by NIN-SIM verification issues

Bode July 29, 2024
  By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja –   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered telecom operators to immediately restore phone lines blocked due to unverified National Identification Numbers (NINs) linked to Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This follows a weekend of disruptions, where many subscribers were unable to access their...
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Reps to probe internet service providers for poor services

Bode June 7, 2024
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Communications to investigate the activities of private internet service providers (ISPs) in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the member representing Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, Kogi State, Mr Leke Abejide during...
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NCC committed to supporting Nigeria’s digital Economy & Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Maida Executive Vice Chairman.of NCC, Aminu Maida

NCC committed to supporting Nigeria’s digital Economy & Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda – Maida

Bode May 31, 2024
  By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is committed to driving the country’s digital economy and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda forward by integrating its Key Strategic Focus Areas into its regulatory framework, ultimately aiming to propel the growth and development of Nigeria’s...
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NCC announces temporary suspension on issuance of communication licences NCC

NCC announces temporary suspension on issuance of communication licences

Bode May 17, 2024
  By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has informed all stakeholders of a temporary suspension on issuance of new communication licences. The Commission said the categories included: Interconnect Exchange Licence, Mobile Virtual Network Operator Licence and Value Added Service Aggregator Licence The Commission’s Director, Public...
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Nigeria’s Omoniyi Ibietan, elected Secretary-General of APRA Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, newly-elected Secretary-General of African Public Relations Association (APRA) during the event in Abidjan.

Nigeria’s Omoniyi Ibietan, elected Secretary-General of APRA

Bode May 17, 2024
  By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Head Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, has just been elected the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire....
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