NCC suspends issuance of communications licenses
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories. The commission said the categories included interconnect exchange license, mobile virtual network…
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Nigeria seeks joint W’ Africa regional protection of undersea cables
Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West African region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect…
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NCC: Voice, data services affected by undersea cable cuts restored
Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, we are…
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NCC, NIMC unveil efforts to enhance NIN-SIM linkage processes
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing processes related to the National Identification Number (NIN)-SIM linkage. A…
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Again, NCC explains main motives of NIN-SIM linkage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again explained why all subscribers must link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their SIM while allaying fears being expressed in some quarters. Speaking…
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EVC assures telecoms operators of NCC commitment to conducive climate
…Urges Stakeholders On Promotion Of Local Content The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) Dr. Aminu Maida has urged all stakeholders, including telecommunications operators, equipment manufacturers, software developers, and…
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Text of Speech of Executive Chairman, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida at Kaduna Trade Fair
SPEECH OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CEO, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (NCC), DR. AMINU MAIDA, DELIVERED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023, AT THE “NCC SPECIAL DAY” DURING THE 45TH KADUNA INTERNATIONAL TRADE…
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NCC to Telcos, disconnect lines not NIN compliant
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again ordered telecoms operators to deactivate telephone subscribers who have not yet linked their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to their SIM cards by February…
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Teledensity drops as calls, internet subscriptions, says NCC
Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications…
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NCC grants Globacom 21 days extension over Interconnectivity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the phased disconnection of Globacom from MTN network for a period of 21 days. In a statement NCC Director of Public Affairs, Dr…
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