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- 21 Jun 2018
NCC Plans Fresh Directives on Data Roll- Over
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) is planning to issue fresh directives to service providers on Data Roll-over plan, Alhaji Ismail Adedigba, deputy director, Consumer Affairs Bureau of the…
- 24 Dec 2018
Comply with Directives or Face Sanctions, NCC Tells Telcos
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned telecommunications operators to comply with its directives or be sanctioned. Mr. Ismail Adedigba, deputy director, Consumer Affairs Bureau…
- 23 Sept 2018
NCC Urges Subscribers to Use 622 Toll-Free Lines to Lodge Complaints
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has developed the 622 Toll-Free Line through which customers can easily lodge their complaints. Alhaji Ismail Adedigba, the NCC Deputy Director,…
- 2 Mar 2020
LCCI Seeks NCC’s Partnership for ICTEL Expo 2020
Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has sought the partnership and collaboration of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), for the successful hosting of this year’s edition of the…
- 25 Jan 2018
NCC Holds 34th Edition of CTM in Barkin-Ladi Plateau State
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) officials, representatives of Mobile Service providers and other stakeholders gathered in the town of Barkin-Ladi, in Plateau State, for the 34th Edition of…
- 15 Mar 2018
NCC Warns Telcos against Fraudulent Services
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again warned Network Operators in the country against fraudulent and dubious services aimed at cheating telecom consumers. Abdullahi Maikano,…
- 6 Sept 2019
NCC Moves to Protect Nigeria against Cyber Attacks
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has disclosed plans to establish mechanisms to control the use of internet to protect the nation's cyberspace against attack. The commission said the…
- 13 Aug 2017
NCC to Punish Telcos over Pre- Registered Sim Cards
Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) has ordered mobile telecommunications firms to block pre-registered sim cards, believed to be what criminals, especially kidnappers, armed robbers and…
- 19 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…
- 27 Jun 2019
NCC Warns Telcos, Says It is Offense to Disclose Subscribers’ Data
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it is an offence for any telecommunication operator to disclose data of subscribers on their…
- 7 Sept 2018
NCC Pledges to Protect Telecom Subscribers Against Malpractices
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has acknowledged malpractices in the telecommunication sector and expressed commitment to protect subscribers from cheating firms and operators. NCC made the…
- 3 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…
- 3 Jun 2019
NCC Mulls Internet Industry Code of Practice to Stem Cyber Crime
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that it will establish “Internet Industry Code of Practice” for service providers in the country to mitigate the effects of cyber-crimes on broadband…
- 29 Aug 2019
NCC Mobilises Kano Community against Cyber Crimes
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday met with residents of Kura community in Kano State, to educate them on cyber crimes and what role they should play as consumers to avoid falling…
- 30 Aug 2019
NCC Charges Telecom Consumers to be More Vigilant Online
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again charged telecom consumers to be more vigilant while surfing the Internet or carrying out online financial transactions to avoid falling victims…
- 15 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…
- 8 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,…
- 12 Nov 2019
NCC Threatens to Sanction Telcos over Poor Service Delivery
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured the over 179 million subscribers across all networks that it would continue to protect the interest of telecoms consumers and sanction any…
- 13 Nov 2019
Cyber Attacks, Biggest Headache to Telecom Industry- NCC
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that that cyber attacks have become one of the biggest nightmares of the industry, and urged all consumers not to open emails not familiar to them,…
- 29 Jan 2020
NCC to Review Consumer Outreach Programmes, Online Complaints Management
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an in-house inter-departmental committee to concretely harmonise existing consumer outreach programmes and to develop a more impeccable way to…
- 1 Mar 2020
ICTEL Expo 2020: LCCI Seeks NCC's Partnership, Support
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has sought the partnership and collaboration of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the successful hosting of this year's edition of…
- 23 Jun 2022
NCC Appoints Reuben Muoka as Director of Public Affairs
The Management of the Nigerian Communications Commission has appointed Reuben Muoka, an innovative journalist and consummate public relations practitioner, as its new Director of Public Affairs…
- 4 Dec 2022
Telecom Policies Enhancing Digital Access, Media and Knowledge P.roduction – Danbatta
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that diligent implementation of various telecommunications policies, strategies and regulatory…
- 26 Oct 2023
NCC Awards N30m Grants to 3 Tech Startups
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday, awarded N10 million each to three technology startup firms, which emerged winners of the various categories of the NCC 2023 talent hunt research…
- 30 Oct 2023
Solaris, Knownow, Specxs win NCC's talent hunt
Three companies, out of 81 companies that contested at the Nigerian Communication Commission's inspired technology innovation talent hunt competition, shared the N30 million prize money equally. Nine…
- 28 Dec 2016
Subscribers Laud NCC’s Outreach Programme
Subscribers of different telecommunication companies in Osun State have lauded the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its promptness in curtailing the excesses of service operators. The…
- 15 Nov 2023
Maida, NCC Boss Applauds Project Train 3M on ICT Skills
Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has applauded the proposal by the Hon. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun…
- 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 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…
- 25 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…