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NCC Secures Top Three Spot in BPSR 2025 Website Performance Ranking
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the best website performance for 2025. This comes barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognised as one of the top…
Read More »NCC Addresses Service Disruptions Affecting Telecom Subscribers in Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged the Quality of Service (QoS) challenges currently affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission said it is engaging key stakeholders and licensees to resolve the disruptions. According to the NCC,…
Read More »FG removes 5% telecom tax on voice, data services
The Federal Government of Nigeria has removed the 5% excise tax on telecommunications services in Nigeria, a move expected to ease cost pressures for millions of mobile users. The tax, which was intended to apply to both voice calls and data, had drawn widespread criticism from industry players and consumer…
Read More »NITDA, Kaspersky Sign MoU to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Defenses
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with global cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, to boost Nigeria’s resilience against growing cyber threats. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on the sidelines of the GTIEX Nigeria in Lagos, is designed to strengthen the nation’s digital defenses through…
Read More »NCC Policy Shift Attracts Over $1bn Telecom Investment in 2025
Nigeria’s telecom sector has seen a surge of over $1 billion in fresh infrastructure investment this year, following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) decision to restore market-driven pricing — a move the regulator says has revived investor confidence after years of stagnation. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC told…
Read More »NCC welcomes new board appointees, reaffirms commitment to digital economy growth
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially welcomed the recent appointments of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of its Board, alongside other newly named board members of the Commission and the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF). The appointments, approved by President Bola Tinubu, bring a fresh leadership team composed of…
Read More »Flood Alert: FCT, Surrounding States on Edge as Heavy Rains Loom
The Federal Ministry of Environment has issued a red alert for possible heavy rainfall and flash floods in Abuja and neighboring states, warning residents to brace for impact between July 31 and August 4, 2025. According to the ministry’s Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS), 11 flood-prone areas within the Federal…
Read More »ALTON Urges Government, Security Agencies to Tackle Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called on the government and security agencies to take urgent action against the rising cases of vandalism and theft targeting telecommunications infrastructure across the country. This appeal is contained in a statement by ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, and Publicity…
Read More »NCC commits to enforcing order on telecom infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the Executive Order criminalising the vandalisation of critical national infrastructure, including telecommunications facilities. Dr Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC represented by Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, made this known during a courtesy…
Read More »W/Bank Group, IAEA formalize partnership to collaborate on nuclear energy for devt
The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sealed an agreement today to work together to support the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The partnership agreement, signed by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi,…
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