Technology

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…

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…

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…

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.…

…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…

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…

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…

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has clinched an appointment on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Communications (IIC). According to IIC, Maida’s appointment follows Nigeria’s role in telecommunications and digital innovation space. The IIC is a globally-recognised platform for…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reminded all licensees of their obligation under the Licensing Regulations 2019 to update any changes to their contact information within seven days of occurrence. In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs, the NCC stressed that this requirement is essential for effective…

In a move to fast-track Nigeria’s industrialization, the National Economic Council (NEC), has urged state governments to patronize technological innovations developed by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this during the 146th NEC meeting which he chaired at the Presidential Villa, Abuja…