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- 23 Jan 2015
Fashola Accuses NCC of Shutting Down Buhari’s Fund Platform, NCC Denies
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has accused the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) of shutting down the 35350 SMS platform for raising fund for the General Muhammed Buhari…
- 11 Aug 2015
Shake Up @ NCC as Danbatta, New NCC Boss Redeploys Staff
Prof Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reshuffled 53 management staff and reversed the deployment of some staff made in the twilight of his…
- 24 May 2020
NCC Reacts to Claims of Ejecting NDC from Abuja Building
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has denied throwing out Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NDC), from its building in Abuja. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) of NCC NCC made the…
- 1 Jul 2020
NCC Offers Online Parenting Tips in Wake of COVID-19
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has offered online parenting tips in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) of NCC According to the NCC, the…
- 10 May 2021
NCC Hosts SpaceX Delegation to Discuss Starlink Nigeria
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has welcomed a delegation from SpaceX as it looks to extend connectivity across the country. Prof Umar Danbatta, EVC, NCC NCC and SpaceX have been in talks…
- 7 Aug 2026
NCC, Enugu Sign Deal to Operate Digital Industrial Park, Learning Centre
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Enugu State Government have signed an agreement for the operational lease of the NCC Digital Industrial Park and NCC Learning Centre in Enugu. The…
- 16 Dec 2021
Kano Trade Fair: Emir of Kano, Others Applaud NCC's Consumer Initiatives
The Emir of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero, influential individuals, who visited the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) pavilion as well as telecom consumers, who participated at the 'NCC Special…
- 27 Jul 2022
NCC Intensifies Copyright Awareness in Yola
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), is intensifying copyright awareness creation among its sister agencies and stakeholders in Adamawa State. Mr. Yusuf Ibrahim, the State Coordinator, NCC Yola…
- 5 Oct 2021
NCC Campus Conversation Moves to University of Abuja
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has held the maiden edition of the Campus Conversation at the University of Abuja. Campus Conversation is featured as an important part of NCC’s new…
- 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…
- 6 Aug 2017
Danbatta, NCC EVC Inaugurates Consumer Campus Outreach at UNILAG
Professor Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) launched the pilot and maiden edition of the NCC’s campus outreach programme at a special Consumer…
- 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…
- 4 Dec 2013
NCC Enlightens Consumers on Complaint Procedures
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced consumers’ enlightenment campaign to ease the challenges faced by telecom subscribers Although, NCC has intensified efforts towards consumer…
- 17 Aug 2018
NLC May Picket NCC over Telcos ‘excesses’
Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), may risk picketing of its premises by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) if the NCC fails to address what it described as excess of telecommunications services…
- Editorial16 Aug 2026
Tax Ombudsman, NCC Move to Tackle Multiple Taxation in Telecoms Sector – Maida
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced discussions with the Office of the Tax Ombudsman on ways to address multiple taxation and other tax-related disputes affecting the telecommunications sector. Dr Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer, NCC, disclosed this after a meeting with Dr John Nwabueze, tax ombudsman/chief executive of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman. Maida said the meeting focused on deepening collaboration between the two institutions to strengthen the ease of doing business in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. According to him, the collaboration would help address issues surrounding multiple taxation and other tax disputes within the sector, with a view to ensuring that such matters are resolved more quickly and harmoniously. He said a more coordinated approach to resolving tax-related challenges would contribute to creating a more efficient and business-friendly environment for telecommunications operators and other stakeholders. The NCC boss also commended the establishment of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, describing Nigeria’s decision to establish the institution as a significant milestone. He noted that Nigeria is among the few countries globally to have a Tax Ombudsman, stressing the importance of the office in promoting a more effective mechanism for addressing tax-related grievances and disputes. Maida said the NCC considers the Tax Ombudsman a key partner in its efforts to build a telecommunications sector that works better for operators, consumers and other stakeholders. He added that stronger institutional collaboration would be critical to addressing challenges in the sector and improving the overall business environment. The engagement is expected to provide a platform for both institutions to work together on tax-related issues affecting telecommunications operators while promoting greater efficiency and harmony in the sector.
- 21 Nov 2014
NCC Shuts Down Owntel, Illegal Telecom Firm
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shut down Owntel Communications for allegedly offering telecommunications services to customers, without obtaining operational licence to do so. NCC…
- 3 Dec 2019
NCC to Lay Cables in 774 LGAs to Deepen Broadband Penetration
Senator Durojaiye Olabiyi, chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has revealed that NCC would soon embark on the laying of fibre optic cables in State capitals and 774 Local Government…
- 22 Jul 2019
NCC Says Google Station Free WiFi is Safe for Use
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the free wireless service provided by Google Station is safe to use. Sunday Dare, NCC’s executive commissioner, stakeholder management,…
- 25 Sept 2022
NCC Urges NSSB to Create Awareness about Digital Literacy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged the Nasarawa State Scholarship Board (NSSB) to support the NCC in creating awareness about the intervention projects of the Commission…
- 14 Aug 2025
Meet the New NCC Board Set to Revolutionize Nigeria’s Digital Space
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has welcomed the appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman-designate of its Board, alongside other newly appointed members of the NCC and Universal…
- 28 Nov 2012
Gwandu Loses Job in NCC Frequency Band Racketeering Saga
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, executive commissioner, (Technical Services), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) who exposed the frequency band racketeering at the NCC has been relieved of his duty by…
- 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…
- 24 Oct 2025
NCC, WorldsView Forge Partnership to Ensure Compliance on Legal Use of Autodesk Software, Copyright Works
Dr. John Asein, director general, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has assured the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WorldsView, Mr. Simon Tomilsson and his team, of the NCC’s commitment in…
- 11 Sept 2020
NCC Targets 120,000km Fibre Deployment
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will be facilitating the deployment of 120,000 kilometres of fibre in the next five years, according to Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman, NCC.…
- 6 Mar 2018
SIM Card: ONSA, NCC Partner to Track, Apprehend Criminals
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has a direct link to the NCC’s SIM registration data base in order to monitor and apprehend…
- 29 Oct 2023
NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Stimulate Development & Growth of Fintech Sector in Nigeria
Nigerian Communications Commission. (NCC) says it's committed to stimulating the development and growth of Fintech sector in Nigeria. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, stated this…
- 30 Jul 2020
NCC Slams N25m on Telcos for Illegal Use of Spectrum
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sanctioned fives telecommunications companies for illegally using the 5.4GHz to provide services. Prof Umar Danbatta, EVC, NCC The five companies are:…
- 22 Mar 2020
NCC Lists Challenges Facing Telecom Users in Nigeria
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has listed cybercrime and e-fraud as some of the major challenges facing telecommunications users in the country. Prof. Umar Danbatta, EVC, NCC cc Prof Umar…
- 27 Apr 2018
Stop Cheating Subscribers, NCC Warns Operators
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has asked service providers in the industry to desist from act capable of inflicting pains and worries on subscribers in the country. Specifically, NCC…
- 21 Jun 2020
NCC to Inaugurate SMP 2020-2024 on Tuesday
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will, on Tuesday, June, 23, unveil a five- year (2020-2024) Strategic Management Plan (SMP). Prof. Umar Danbatta, executive vice chairman (EVC) of NCC This is…