AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will this week reveal the names of 18 banks that owe a combined N200bn for using Mobile Network Operators’ (MNOs) USSD platforms. Only four banks have complied with a joint directive from … Continue reading N200bn USSD debt: NCC to name defaulting banks this week
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14, 2024, as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to their National Identity Numbers (NINs). In a statement issued on Wednesday by its … Continue reading NCC fixes Sept 14 as final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage
AGS NEWS – In Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported a record-breaking monthly data consumption of 721,522 terabytes, marking the highest figure ever recorded. This surpasses the previous record set in December 2023, which stood at 713,200 terabytes. … Continue reading NCC reports record 721,522 terabytes of data consumption in January 2024
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a stern warning to telecommunication companies that fail to adhere to the directive mandating the blocking of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards not linked to National Identification Numbers (NINs). Speaking … Continue reading NCC issues warning to telcos over non-compliance
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged states and local governments to reduce taxes on telecom companies, warning that excessive taxation could hinder industry growth. The appeal comes amidst the Federal Government’s plan to impose a five percent excise duty … Continue reading NCC appeals to states to reduce telecom taxes, citing industry growth concerns
Globacom subscribers have been granted an additional 21 days to call MTN lines, as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) postponed the planned barring of Glo subscribers from making calls to MTN lines. The NCC announced the extension in a statement … Continue reading NCC gives 21 day extension for telcos to resolve debt dispute
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that the expenditure on telecom services surged to N3.86tn in 2022, driven by increased video streaming and talk time. This marked an 18.74% rise from the previous year’s N3.25tn spending, indicating a continued … Continue reading Rising video streaming and calls drive telecom expenditure to N3.86tn – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put forward a proposal to shorten the time taken to block a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card of a reported stolen phone from 30 minutes to just five minutes. The proposition was revealed during … Continue reading NCC proposes reducing SIM blocking time to five minutes for stolen phones
According to the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, total investments in the country’s telecommunications sector reached $75.6 billion by the end of 2021. This figure encompasses both foreign direct investment and local investment. … Continue reading Telecoms investments soar to $76 billion as 5G subscriptions surpass 60,000 – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that financial crimes associated with the telecommunications industry have resulted in Nigerians losing approximately N12.5 billion over a span of four years. Dr. Al-kasim Umar, the Director of Consumer Affairs at the NCC, … Continue reading Nigerians lose N12.5bn to telecom related financial crimes in four year period – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the granting of a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) licence to Routelink. This marks Routelink’s third licence in the country’s telecommunications industry. The MVNO certification is a new category of mobile licence aimed … Continue reading NCC grants routelink mobile virtual network licence to expand coverage
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