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- 29 Apr 2025
Emerging Technologies, Cybersecurity, Others Form Key Focus of NCA 2003 Review
The House of Representatives Committee on Communications has commenced process to review the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, with Colloquium in Lagos, theme: " The Nigerian Communications Act 2003,…
- 26 Nov 2017
Senate to tinker on Nigerian Communication Act- Sen.Adeleke
Sen. Ademola Adeleke, deputy chairman of the Senate committee on Communications, has said that the Federal Government will do everything within its powers to curb cybercrimes in the country. …
- 29 Jul 2021
Oke, Telecom Lawyer Seeks Rejiggig of NCC Act 2003 to Protect Small Operators
Ayoola Oke, Managing Partner, Ayoola Babatunde Oke & Co, has called for the rejigging of the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 2003 should be deepened to protect small operators. Ayo Oke Oke…
- 5 Oct 2009
Intrigues Stall Amendment of Communications Act
The proposed amendment of certain aspects of Communications Act (2003) is embroiled in web of confusion three years after the National Assembly indicated that it will rejig the Act to curb the…
- 18 Nov 2019
Telcos, NCC Tackle NASS as Rep Seeks Rejig of Communications Act
Isiaka Ibrahim, member of the House of Representatives, has called for a review of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), which guides operations and regulations in the country’s telecommunications…
- 4 Dec 2012
NCC Asks National Assembly to Throw Out NigComSat Bill
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom regulatory authority, the has requested the Senate to discontinue any consideration on the proposed bill on the Nigerian Communications…
- 22 Nov 2019
NCC Slams N25m Fine on CWG for Infractions
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined CWG Plc, an integrated information and communications technology company, N25m for violating some provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act.…
- 14 May 2013
FG’s Phone Bugging Programme Worry Nigerians
Some eminent Nigerians have warned against the proposed introduction of lawful interception (LI), the so-called initiative that will give security agencies powers to access private communications,…
- 23 Dec 2014
How Telcos Cheat, Frustrate Subscribers
Despite increasing customers’ frustration, telecom companies continue to push for more revenue, according to a report published in the Guardian. Yearly, telecommunication companies in Nigeria…
- 5 Jun 2020
Buhari Reappoints Danbatta as NCC Boss
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Umar Danbatta as executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Umar Danbatta Uwa Suleiman, spokesman to Isa…
- 7 Oct 2024
NCC Begins Pre-enforcement Action Against Starlink over Price Hike
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that the decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive its approval. Reuben Muoka, director, Public…
- 23 Mar 2012
NCC Unseals Tecno Office
A week after the office of Tecno Telecom Limited was sealed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over its failure to get type approvals for its range of products, the office has been…
- 13 Sept 2016
NCC Discovers 41 Illegal Internet Service Providers
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has discovered 41 fake and unlicenced service providers operating in the country’s telecommunications landscape. The regulatory body made this known…
- 24 Nov 2022
3.5GHZ Spectrum: NCC Reassures of Effective Administration of Spectrum Resources
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has assured Nigerians of its commitment of ensuring efficient and effective administration of Spectrum resources, for the socio-economic benefit of the…
- 4 Aug 2025
NCC to Sanction Operators over Regulatory Violations
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has strongly condemned the flagrant violations of regulatory provisions by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) operators. In response to ongoing…
- 11 Oct 2020
Court Convicts 7 SIM Card Registration Offenders
Nigerian Communications Commission’s commitment to stop the use of unregistered SIM cards to perpetrate cybercrime and other criminal activities in the country is yielding positive results. The…
- 30 Mar 2022
Pantami Inaugurates New NCC's Board Member, Tasks Commission on synergy, policy implementation
Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has formally inaugurated Prof. Mansur Bindawa, as a non-executive commissioner on the Board of the Nigerian…
- 2 Apr 2020
COVID-19: How NCC's 112 National Emergency Number Offers Succour to Nigerians
National Emergency Number 112 established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is providing succour to Nigerians in the nation's collective efforts to fight the spread of Coronavirus…
- 19 Jun 2018
MTN Set to Take Over Visafone Licence
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the process for the transfer of the licence of Visafone Communications Limited to digital mobile operator, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited.…
- 27 Aug 2013
NCC Holds Corporate Communications Forum in Enugu
Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) will tomorrow hold a-day Corporate Communications Forum in Enugu in line with its determination to accelerate growth of the Nigeria’s telecoms sector. …
- 1 May 2018
Medallion Wins Best ICT Clearinghouse @ BoICT Awards
Telecommunications infrastructure servicing company, Medallion Communications Limited has been adjudged the best ICT Clearing House of the Year, at the Beacon of Information and Communications…
- 23 Apr 2021
Pantami Commissions NCC's Emergency Communication Centres in Enugu, Ogun
Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has commissioned the Emergency Communication Centres (ECC) established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in…
- 14 Nov 2019
Telcos, Minister Disagree on Deactivation of Voicemail on Phone Lines
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has reacted to the directive by Dr. isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, to deactivate voicemail on…
- 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…
- 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…
- 1 Oct 2020
Pantami Urges Nigerians to Inculcate Healthy Practices on Cyberspace
As the world marks the Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has called on Nigerians to embrace healthy practices…
- 8 Dec 2019
Double Honours, as NCC, Danbatta Win Security & Emergency Management Awards
It was double honours for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday as the Commission and its Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, won two separate awards. While…
- 23 Nov 2017
Reps to Investigate Pullout of Etisalat from Nigeria
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Telecommunications to investigate and ascertain the circumstances which led to the withdrawal of Etisalat so as to protect Nigerian…
- 21 Jul 2017
NCC Act Obsolete, Needs Rejigging- CJN
Justice Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria, (CJN), has said that the Act establishing the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has become obsolete and needed to be reviewed. The NCC Act…
- 21 Dec 2018
NCC Assures No Subscriber Will Be Disconnected Due to Interconnect Debts
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured the general public that none of the over 160million telecoms subscribers in Nigeria will be disconnected or suffer service disruptions as a…