The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on industry stakeholders and members of the public to submit written contributions to its ongoing review of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000. According to the Commission, the move aligns with its statutory responsibilities under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, following the activation of […]
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive requiring all licensees that have implemented shareholding changes exceeding 10% without prior regulatory approval to regularize these infractions within a 45-day grace period. In a notice published on its official website, the Commission stated that the directive is issued under its […]
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as one of the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 under the ‘Transparency and Efficiency’ category, recognising the Commission’s commitment to openness, accountability, and service excellence. The announcement was made at the PEBEC Awards […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) will host the first-ever Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a landmark event designed to strengthen compliance and governance within Nigeria’s digital economy. Under the theme “Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Governance for Improved Quality of Service and Experience,”the forum […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with leading industry stakeholders including Wema Bank, Zoracom, and Medallion Data Centre, has pledged its support for the fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurs and Executives in Tech Summit (WEETS 5.0). This endorsement underscores the growing influence of WEETS as a premier platform […]
In a decisive policy move to lower communication costs and accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed the development, describing it as a relief for over 172 million active subscribers and […]
Nigeria’s fourth-largest mobile network operator, 9mobile, today unveiled a refreshed brand identity in Lagos, signalling its intent to stage a strong comeback in the country’s competitive telecoms market. The rebrand marks a pivotal phase in the telco’s four-year, $3 billion turnaround plan under new ownership by LH Telecommunication Limited, which […]
… Digital Realty, 9mobile Take Front Row Seats Telecom industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and other industry operators, including IHS Towers, Digital Realty and 9mobile Nigeria, have joined the line of partners that will chart the way forward as stakeholders gather for the Maiden Edition of the CNII […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has flagged off the inaugural edition of its Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General on Emerging Issues in the Communications Sector, marking a strategic step toward aligning legal frameworks with Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital economy. Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the workshop aims to foster […]
In a major boost to Nigeria’s digital transformation drive, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on June 4, 2025, unveiled a Digital Innovation and Industrial Park (DIIP) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, positioning the state as a rising hub for tech development and innovation in West Africa. The high-profile event attracted leading […]
