The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed the advancement in phone technologies as a major factor responsible for fast data depletion experienced by Nigerian consumers. Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made this known during the 93rd…
The Nigerian Communications Commission has announced plans to introduce reforms aimed at enhancing tariff transparency in the telecommunications industry. These changes, set to roll out in the coming months, will require telecom operators to provide consumers with clear, easily accessible…
Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX may face possible regulatory sanctions such as a financial penalty for increasing its internet service tariff without obtaining regulatory approval. Section 108 and 111 of the Nigeria Communication Act, 2003…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that it has commenced a pre-enforcement action on Starlink over unapproved tariff hike. The regulator noted that the action of the company is in contravention of Sections 108 and 111 of the Nigerian…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that it will sanction Starlink for failing to obtain regulatory approval before increasing its data tariff plans. Recall that social media has been agog since Starlink announced an increase in the cost of…
By Esther Adejoke The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) hosted a stakeholders’ consultative forum on emerging technologies on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Lagos. The forum focused on utilizing the 6 GHz band (5925-7125 MHz) for Wi-Fi and International Mobile Telecommunications…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has seized pirated books worth over N5.7 million from schools in Enugu. Speaking during the operation, the Director, NCC, Enugu Office, Mrs Ngozi Okeke, said the exercise was part of the commission’s move to end…
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. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman, NCC, disclosed this during a Stakeholders’…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has apprehended three bookshop owners in Rivers over alleged involvement in book piracy. Mr Abdul Babatunde, the Director, NCC, Port Harcourt Directo Mr Abdul Babatunde, the Director, NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate, disclosed this on Tuesday…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a final deadline of September 14, 2024, for achieving full compliance with the National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) linkage policy. This marks the concluding phase of the Federal Government’s…
