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Nigerians Now Consume 336 Gigabytes Per Second Amid Rapid Digital Shift – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reported a dramatic rise in the country’s daily data consumption, with usage soaring by 39% compared to last year, now averaging 336 gigabytes per second. This increase reflects Nigeria’s ongoing embrace of a data-driven economy and digital lifestyle. Speaking at the 93rd Telecom Consumer…
Read More »ATCON Urges Prompt Action on Tariff Review Amid Industry Challenges
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has renewed its call for the federal government and regulators to consider a tariff increase for telecommunications services, highlighting the urgent need to address the financial challenges facing the sector. ATCON President, Tony Emoekpere, emphasized this during an interview in Lagos on…
Read More »NATCOMS urges NCC to nullify any tariff hike by telcos
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 Services…
Read More »Nigeria: Telecoms operators lament rising operational costs, threaten service shedding without tariff review
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on Monday said its members would start service shedding, if nothing was done to increase tariff. In a statement in Lagos, the Chairman of ALTON, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, said the Nigerian telecommunications industry was facing a critical challenge that required urgent…
Read More »NCC Debunks Tariff Hike Rumors, Reassures Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed circulating rumors of a telecommunications tariff increase allegedly set for January 2025. The Commission called these reports baseless and urged subscribers to disregard the misinformation. A senior NCC official reaffirmed that any tariff adjustments would strictly follow the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), which…
Read More »NCC Approves Disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications from MTN Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network due to its failure to settle interconnect charges. This decision was announced in a public notice signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Friday, December 27, 2024. The Exchange Telecommunications…
Read More »A2P messaging: Why NCC designs new licensing framework for ecosystem
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has taken a significant step towards addressing challenges in Nigeria’s Application-to-Person, A2P messaging ecosystem by introducing a new licensing framework. A2P messaging is a vital communication tool in the telecommunications sector, allowing businesses to send SMS or notifications directly from applications to recipients’ mobile phones.…
Read More »NCC Vows to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Telecom Industry
…From 5G Innovation to Consumer Satisfaction Concisedailynews – The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to eliminating barriers that hinder the delivery of world-class telecommunications services in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Maida highlighted the NCC’s…
Read More »Nigeria’s Internet Users Hit 134.78M in October, Broadband Penetration at 42.24%
Nigeria’s internet subscriber base grew by 1.88 million in October 2024, reaching 134.78 million, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Mobile networks dominated with 134.27 million users, while fixed wired and VoIP contributed the rest. MTN Nigeria led the growth, adding 1.13 million subscribers to total 69.52 million, followed…
Read More »NCC calls for stakeholders’ collaboration in fight against cyber threats
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for a collaborative action across sectors of the Nigerian economy to improve on the fight against growing cyber threats in the country. Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of NCC, stated this during his keynote address at the opening session of…
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