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- 4 Dec 2017
NCC IS DETERMINED TO ENSURE TELECOMS CONSUMERS ARE INFORMED, EDUCATED AND THEIR RIGHTS PROTECTED
Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has bolstered consumers confidence about providing enabling environment for them to receive adequate information and education as well as the protection of…
- 27 Jan 2018
Education key for Consumer Awareness & Protection – Prof. Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Office (EVC/CEO) of Nigerian Communications Commission, has said that education remains a key driver equipping telecom consumers…
- 4 Jul 2018
NCC Barks, Goes Tough on Telcos over Forceful, Automatic Data Renewal
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has warned service providers in the country to desist from forceful subscription of data service and other Value Added Services (VAS) without prior consent…
- 24 Feb 2017
NCC @ COP Urges Subscribers to Rise against Exploitation
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Thursday urged telecom consumers in the country to take advantage of the consumer outreach programme provided by the Commission in order for service…
- 26 Jul 2023
Lamido of Adamawa Commends NCC's Consumer Protection Initiatives
Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Mustapha, has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on a range of its telecom consumer protection initiatives, including the recent Village Square…
- 18 Mar 2015
CPC @ World Consumer Rights Day, Discourages 'Junk' Food Consumption
‎The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), identified Safety, Choice, Information and Basic needs, as critical in addressing Consumer Right related issues. ‎This is part of message from CPC on…
- 29 Nov 2021
NCC Takes Campus Conversation to BUK, Enlightens Students on Rights, Privileges as Telecoms Consumers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has hosted another edition of Campus Conversation (CC), at the weekend in Bayero University, Kano (BUK), where officials of the Commission engaged in…
- 2 Oct 2020
NCC Expresses Commitment to Deepening Consumer Protection
Since the establishment of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), it has been consistent in deepening and protecting the rights of consumers. Indeed, one of the core mandates of the NCC is to…
- 6 Sept 2017
NCC Clarifies Presentation at Stakeholder Forum on Devices' Type-Approval
The management of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reiterated it is commitment not only to the protection of consumer rights but also to consumers’ education that help all…
- 16 Aug 2020
NCC Hosts First Virtual ICAF Meeting, to Partner Consumer Rights Advocacy Groups
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is thinking out of the square to demonstrate its commitment to tackle consumer-centric issues in the telecom eco-system, as it hosts the second quarter…
- 16 Sept 2019
NCC urges Telecom operators to protect their networks against cybercrime
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecom operators to protect their networks against cybercrime. The commission noted that “Cybercrime is now on the increase and service…
- 15 Mar 2022
NCC to Sustain the Drive for Digital Economy Transformation – Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),has emphasised the commitment of the Commission to continually drive…
- 18 Oct 2021
Don't Allow your NIN to be Linked to Another Person's SIM - NCC Warns Subscribers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly warned telecoms consumers to ensure they do not allow their National Identification Number (NIN) to be linked to another person's Subscriber…
- 20 Apr 2018
Pre-Registered SIM Cards are Trouble -NCC
Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) has warned consumers to stop buying pre-registered SIM cards because kidnappers and scammers might have used them to perpetrate evil. Mr Ismail…
- 9 Nov 2019
NCC Makes Case for Telecom Consumers
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that telecom consumers are critical stakeholder in the industry that should be treated with respect by operator. Prof. Umar Danbatta,…
- 9 Mar 2009
Beware of Telecom Fraudsters, Ask Questions
Nigeria telecommunications industry is an undeniably alluring, fast-paced, multi-billion dollar industry. Combine that with brain-numbingly complex technologies and it creates the perfect environment…
- 21 Nov 2021
NCC Urges to Students to Report Telcos who Fail to Address their Problems
Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has advised students to always report network providers who refused to address their problems to the commission. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice…
- 23 Feb 2009
NCC Gives Voice to Subscribers with Consumer Advocacy
Telecommunications sector is the only sector of the country’s economy that consumer’s right are protected as well as given opportunity to interfaced with service providers. It stands on a…
- 22 Jun 2023
NCC Moves to Deepen Connectivity with Starlink Partnership
Umar Danbatta, the executive vice chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communication Commission ( NCC) said the commission is considering engaging with Starlink to extend connectivity to rural areas in the…
- 21 Apr 2017
NCC Sensitises Telecom Consumers on Rights
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has again called on telecom subscribers to dial 622 toll free for complaints and send STOP to 2442 for unsolicited messages. The commission made the call…
- 24 Jul 2015
Critics Not Fair to NCC, Misunderstand Role- Ojobo
Apart from its core functions of ensuring robust regulation of telecommunication service providers who are encouraged to treat the subscribers as kings and queens, the Nigerian Communication…
- 14 Aug 2018
NCC Tackles Sharp Practices through Consumer Outreach
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it would continue to ensure that consumers of communications enjoyed the services expected to be provided by the Service Providers. …
- 11 Nov 2019
NCC Calibrates Learning Curve on Electronic Fraud Detection
In keeping with the spirit of its mandate on consumer education, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pointedly warned citizens and telecom consumers that banks would not request for…
- 10 Nov 2024
Dr. Aminu Maida Advocates for Smarter Data Usage at Telecoms Consumer Parliament
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has addressed consumer concerns on data depletion, emphasizing that the…
- 16 Nov 2017
NCC to Expand Grace Period for Subscribers to Roll over Unused Data
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to issue a directive to telecommunications operators to give 14 days’ window to subscribers to enable them roll over their unused data. Prof. Umar…
- 17 Oct 2013
NCC @ CATCO, Calls for Consumers Satisfaction
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has moved motion for the close examination of some consumer related issues peculiar to African countries as the foremost Conference of African Telecom…
- 23 Mar 2014
TCP @ 10: Consumer is King Again
Like an organized revolt it came in late 2001 and at the blink of the eye, Nigeria was awash with telephones. That was the beginning of the revolution. In the burgeoning activities without adequate…
- 7 Aug 2022
Olubadan of Ibadan Backs Clamour for Telecom Infrastructure Protection
The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan…
- 26 May 2018
NCC Warns Telcos against Misleading Info to Subscribers
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned all the telecom companies against sending misleading marketing information to their customers. Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice…
- 28 Jan 2021
Consumer Protection: NCC Takes Steps to Curb Data Depletion, Wrong Deductions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it has tightened the noose against cases of data depletion and wrong deductions of consumers’ credit through an ongoing forensic audit instituted by…