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Nigerian telcos  demand reassessment of spectrum licencing

The flexible spectrum licence payment terms, according to the telcos, will be in line with the recommendations of the National Broadband Plan 2020-2025.
Samuel Olomu
1:40

Nigeria suspends new excise duty on telecoms – for now

Planned 5% excise duty will be reviewed by a committee chaired by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami.
1:40
May 12, 2022

Nigeria’s regulator downplays talk of mobile tariff increase

NCC said operators cannot independently or collectively adjust prices without regulatory approval.
1:40
Mar 16, 2021

Nigerian telcos take on banks over USSD service fees

Operators determined to suspend service over claims of outstanding US$110m.
2:10
Nov 25, 2019

Nigeria: NCC intervenes in telco govt dispute

Regulator steps in as operators enter stand-off with government over data prices.
2:00
Apr 26, 2019

Nigeria's aviation authority threatens to demolish 7000 telco masts

Regulator at loggerheads with operators over 'illegal' infrastructure.
1:40
Feb 8, 2017

Forex challenge thwarts Nigeria's telecom expansion plans

Operators acknowledge difficulty in accessing funds required for equipment to build up networks, as lack of base stations and tower operations stifle development.
1:20

Telecom operators accused of defrauding Nigerian govt

Authorities confirm intention to investigate allegations.
1:00
Jan 5, 2017

Nigerian telcos demand flexibility from regulator

Local operators have appealed to industry regulator to implement alternative disciplinary measures.
2:10
Dec 5, 2016

Nigeria's current data tariffs are unsustainable – operators

Telcos applaud decision to halt the tariff increase and say this action is key for the sustainability of the industry.
1:50
Apr 28, 2015

Nigerian telcos demand better regulatory environment

According to the NCC Nigeria currently has 129 million active mobile subscribers.
1:00
Dec 18, 2013

Nigerian plan for telecom tariffs to vary by region

Prices set to differ in accordance with the ease of doing business, says ALTON.