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- 24 Apr 2022
ipNX Visits NCC, Commends Commission for Efficient Regulatory Services
Key members of the top echelon of the Management of ipNX, a licensee of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), were at the Commission yesterday for a courtesy visit. The delegation from ipNX,…
- 6 Jul 2021
NCC Issues New Regulatory Framework on National Roaming services
The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued new regulatory guidelines on National Roaming services aimed at encouraging National Roaming between Roaming Providers and Roaming Seekers in the…
- 18 Mar 2020
NCC Sensitises Lawyers on Telecoms Regulation, Urges them to Specialise in Telecoms Laws
To sustain the contribution of telecommunications and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to Nigeria’s economic growth, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a…
- 16 Mar 2016
Why NCC Lifted Regulatory Embargo on MTN Nigeria
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that lifting of the ban on regulatory services it placed on MTN Nigeria for several regulatory infractions is in no way related to the fine the…
- 14 Jul 2021
Danbatta, Others Extol Retired Deputy Director, Jerry Ugwu
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and other staff of the Commission, have commended the dedication, hard work and outstanding work ethics…
- 8 Dec 2023
Competition is Key to Healthy Growth in Telecom Sector - Maida
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman (EVC) of the Nigeria Communications Commission has said competition is key to the healthy growth of the telecoms sector. L-R: Director, Legal and Regulatory…
- 15 Nov 2022
5G Auction Driven by Pursuit of Better Quality of Life, Not Revenue – Danbatta
Professor Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said in Lagos, Tuesday, that the efforts by the Commission to timely auction available…
- 10 Aug 2026
Subscribers to Seek Legal Redress if Poor Quality of Service Continue in September
Telecommunications subscribers under the umbrella of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS), has handed telecommunications operators in the country September deadline to improve…
- 30 Jul 2025
NCC and Attorneys-General Forge Powerful Alliance to Accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially inaugurated its first-ever Annual Workshop for Attorneys-General, convening top legal officers from across Nigeria to strengthen regulatory…
- 22 Apr 2013
MNP Gives Subscribers Power to Fire GSM Operators
The telecom industry yesterday gave birth to mobile number portability (MNP), a new democratic environment which empowers a subscriber to dump his or her network service provider if he or she is not…
- 17 Nov 2022
NCC Commends Ondo Govt Broadband Plan through Odua Infraco, Sets up Committee
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commended the Government of Ondo State for its commitment to deployment of broadband infrastructure through the Odua Infraco, urging other states to…
- 21 Jul 2014
Airtel Names Gbenga Rotimi as Legal Director
Airtel, a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Gbenga Rotimi as director, Legal Affairs and Company Secretary. Rotimi appointment takes effect…
- 26 Mar 2019
NCC Urges Licensees to Comply with Regulations
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged its licensees to comply with applicable regulatory instruments of the commission to ensure quality service and consumer protection. Prof.…
- 11 Apr 2017
Hogan Lovells Unveils Global FinTech Mentors Program
A Global FinTech Mentors Program by Hogan Lovells has been launched through which its most experienced Financial Services and Regulatory partners will guide FinTech organizations, at any stage of…
- 16 Mar 2018
NCC Moves to Regulate Use of Satellite Communications Services
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the commission would create a legal framework to regulate the use of satellite communications services and…
- 2 Oct 2022
NCC, NLRC Inaugurate Committee to Strengthen Consumer Protection
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) on Thursday in Abuja set up a committee to work towards the protection of the interest of telecom…
- 9 May 2016
NCC Bans Unsolicited Calls, Messages
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has NCC has barred mobile number operators from sending out unsolicited text messages to subscribers, according to information obtained from the Legal and…
- 26 Jun 2025
NCC Unveils Landmark RIA Report, Reinforces Stakeholder-Centric Regulation
Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has declared the presentation of the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) Report on…
- 24 Feb 2017
Confusion as Thugs Vandalise MTN Office over Xenophobia Attacks
MTN Nigeria’s office in Abuja was attacked by some suspected thugs on Thursday in reprisal to the xenophobia attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The thugs, according to reports, catered away…
- 2 Apr 2015
Badejo-Okusanya Urges Legal, Communications Experts Synergy on Corporate Crisis Mgt
Finding the nexus between communications and Legal solutions in the face of corporate crisis was the fulcrum of discussion by a four-man panel of legal and communications experts at a one day…
- 19 Mar 2018
NCC to Regulate Use of Satellite Communications
Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the commission would create a legal framework to regulate the use of satellite communications…
- 30 Aug 2021
NCC Calls for Stakeholders Input on New Telecom Regulatory Instruments
In line with its vision of providing dynamic regulatory environment that ensures universal access to affordable and equitable service that supports the nation's economic growth, the Nigerian…
- 8 Dec 2021
UBA Takes over AEDC over Failure of KANN Consortium to Service Debt
Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) have approved the takeover of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) by the United Bank for Africa…
- 10 Aug 2021
NCC, NESG Mull Collaboration to Boost Telecoms Impact on Nigeria’s Economy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) are considering possible areas of increasing collaboration to enhance the impact and contribution of…
- 17 Oct 2013
NIPOST Sets Tone of 3rd Courier Summit
The Nigerian Postal Service through its Courier Regulatory Department (CRD) said that the 3rd Nigerian Courier Summit (NCS) will create grounds for the industry to interact with lawmakers,…
- 5 Oct 2021
5G Spectrum: NCC to Auction 5 Slots- Danbatta
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to auction five slots of spectrum for deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) technology. Prof. Umar Dambatta, executive vice-chairman, NCC, disclosed…
- 15 Dec 2015
CRD Seeks Public Support to Rid Sector of Illegal Operators
Courier Regulatory Department (CRD), the regulatory arm of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), has called on the general public to be weary of patronizing illegal operators. Dr. Simon Emeje, senior…
- 11 Dec 2015
NIPOST Revokes 8 Licenses
Following series of petitions and tip off by members of the public, the Courier Regulatory Department (CRD), the regulatory arm of the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST), has clamped-down on “Up I Swear…
- 8 Jun 2020
Pantami Tasks Danbatta, NCC on Digital Economy
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy has charged Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as the executive vice chairman (EVC)/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission…
- 24 Mar 2013
Blame Boko Haram, Others for Poor QoS – Goodluck
Akinwale Goodluck, corporate services executive at MTN Nigeria has oversight for Regulatory/Government Relations, Commercial/Legal, Company Secretariat, Corporate Communications and the…