The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecommunications operators have deployed 8,526 of the 12,179 additional coverage and capacity sites planned to improve network coverage, capacity and quality of service nationwide. The Commission disclosed that the deployment represents about 70 per cent of operators’ commitments, up from roughly 5,000 sites recorded at its previous Governing Board…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a 15-year lease agreement with the Enugu State Government for the commission’s Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre in Enugu State. Under the agreement, the facility will be transformed into the Enugu Talent City and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s vision of positioning the…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for a major overhaul of telecommunications regulatory frameworks across Africa, warning that existing rules are no longer adequate to govern an industry rapidly transformed by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, satellite services, and digital public infrastructure. Speaking at the Heads of Regulators Roundtable held alongside the 7th Ordinary Session…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a review of interconnection rates for telecom operators, a move that could result in higher call and SMS tariffs for consumers across the country. Interconnection rates determine the fees telecom operators pay one another when subscribers make calls across different networks. The current rate of N3.90 per minute…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with consulting firm KPMG, has commenced a comprehensive review of telecom interconnection pricing, marking the first major reassessment of Nigeria’s telecommunications tariff framework in nearly a decade. The review process was launched at a Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) stakeholder forum held in Lagos on Tuesday, bringing together regulators,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported a sharp decline in consumer complaints in the telecommunications sector, saying service delivery has improved significantly following recent regulatory reforms. According to the Commission, complaints from telecom users dropped by more than 80 per cent, reflecting notable improvements in network quality and customer experience across the country. The…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers for poor service delivery, signaling a shift from traditional fines to direct consumer restitution. In a statement issued by its Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the commission said the directive targets operators whose network performance falls below established standards in…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, nearly three decades after its approval, to reflect rapid technological changes and evolving market realities. The Commission released a consultation paper seeking inputs from stakeholders. Why the Review is Needed: Proposed Updates: The NCC aims to reposition Nigeria’s telecom…
President Bola Tinubu has officially abolished the 5% excise duty on telecom services, permanently removing the tax to reduce the financial burden on Nigerians and boost digital growth. NCC boss Aminu Maida confirmed the move on Tuesday, noting that what was once a suspension is now law. He quoted the President as saying: “We cannot…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to provide proportional compensation—including validity extensions—to consumers affected by major service outages, as mandated under the Consumer Code of Practice Regulations. According to Nnenna Ukoha, Acting Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, operators must now disclose the cause, affected areas, and estimated resolution time for…
