Nigerian Communications Commission

Nigeria partners Ericsson to unlock 5G potential

The two are set to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment, and innovation.
Staff Writer
1:20
Oct 21, 2024

Nigeria's NATCOMS calls for a 10% tariffs increase for telcos

The organisation noted that, despite rising operational expenditures over the last 11 years, there has been no equivalent increase in tariffs.
1:30
Sep 17, 2024

Nigeria disconnects unregistered SIM cards

The Nigerian Communications Commission set September 14 as the deadline for registering the country's 219 million active mobile customers.
2:10
Sep 3, 2024

NCC issues new QoS targets for Nigerian telcos

Failure to meet each parameter attracts a N5 million fine, with an additional N500 000 per day for the period the infraction lasts.
1:20
Jul 29, 2024

UK firm acquires majority stake in Nigeria’s 9mobile

The new investors appointed Obafemi Banigbe as CEO to guide the company through this transition period and put it back on track for recovery.
1:30
May 31, 2024

Nigeria plans to improve telecom services quality

The Nigerian regulator wants to improve the quality of telecom services by 50% by the end of the year.
1:40
Jan 8, 2024

Nigerian state of Nasarawa eliminates Right of Way costs

The charges were eliminated by the State under the aegis of the State Right of Way Regulation 2023, which became effective immediately.
1:50
Nov 2, 2023

Nigerian comms regulator declares support for fintechs

The Nigerian Communications Commission announced support for Nigerian fintechs at the 2023 NITRA Financial Technology Forum in Lagos.
1:20
Oct 26, 2023

MTN pushes Nigerian states to invest in ICT parks

Karl Toriola, CEO MTN Nigeria, says the parks will accelerate the growth of the country's ICT sector.
1:20
Oct 16, 2023

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.
1:30
Oct 11, 2023

Nigeria mobile Internet subscribers fall to 158 million

507,621 mobile subscriptions were lost month on month in August, although Internet usage increased by 6.61 percent to 655,879.86 from 615,207.39 in July 2023.
1:20
Sep 12, 2023

Nigeria establishes telecoms excellence centre

The centre will promote research that will result in policies and patent solutions for both the telecoms industry and the regulator.