Nigeria’s regulator downplays talk of mobile tariff increase

Operator expects impact by NCC’s directive on NIN-SIM linkage, higher energy-related costs and investment required to launch MoMo Payment Service Bank.

Mobile operators have to cut outgoing call service for subscribers who have not registered with NIN system.

The risk of service disruption remains a real and growing possibility, and the validity and safety of data, regardless of whether it is located on-prem or in the cloud, remains the business’s responsibility says Bar Hori, Regional Sales Executive at Commvault for Africa.

Executive Vice Chairman of the regulator has underlined the tech industry’s contribution towards Nigeria’s GDP, but believes society can expect more amid a growing demand for faster, reliable internet connectivity.

Company said move will help to achieve goals of the Nigerian National Broadband Plan.

Globally 5.5 billion additional smartphone users since 2011, mobile data traffic in Q3 2021 more than all mobile traffic generated up until the end of 2016, according to latest Ericsson Mobile Report.

Industry regulator confirms US$500,000 earmarked for R&D, and preparations underway for spectrum auction.

Company eager to participate in the country’s licencing process.

NCC cites “pervading security situation” to justify directive to shutdown services in Zamfara state.

New October deadline follows request from stakeholders to consider remote regions.

Regulator refutes media reports regarding IMEI numbers, Minister concerned over WhatsApp privacy policy.