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- 2 Aug 2020
LCCI Faults NIPOST Status as a Regulator, Operator in Courier Sector
Lagos Chamber of commerce and Industry (LCCI) has faulted the framework which makes Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) both a regulator and operator in the courier service industry in Nigeria, noting…
- 29 Jul 2021
NCC, Telecos Ink MoU on Instruments for 5G Deployment
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has agreed with major telecom operators on the Annual Operating Levy Regulations and the Frequency Spectrum (fees and pricing) Regulations ahead of the…
- 18 Jun 2024
NITDA Proposes New Act to Regulate Tech Sector, Levy 1 Percent Tax
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is actively pushing for the passage of a new bill that would transform the agency into a regulator for Nigeria’s tech sector and grant it…
- 23 Feb 2013
NCC Demands 2.5% AOL from Telcos
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said all network providers in the country's telecommunication industry must pay 2.5 per cent of their annual income as operating levy. But operators are…
- 10 Jan 2020
Telcos Claim Voicemail Does not require Regulation
Telecommunications operators in the country under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have insisted that the voicemail service on mobile telephone lines does…
- 13 Aug 2012
The Threat of Multiple Regulations in Telecom
Operators in the telecommunications space of the country’s economy have not had peace of mind in the last six years in the process of service delivery as they are confronted with several challenges.…
- 3 Jun 2019
Telecom Industry Seeks EO to Stem Multiple Taxes
The current heavy taxes imposed on telecoms companies at the federal, state and local government levels, have been a major obstacle, which retards economic growth, limits profits, compromises quality…
- 15 Sept 2010
Multiple Taxations Choking Telecom Companies
Finding a lasting solution to the problem of multiple and illegal taxation will enhance growth in the telecoms sector. We know that globally, telecommunications industry is one of the most taxed…
- 26 Jul 2010
Multiple Regulation, Taxation and Telecom Development
Operators in the telecommunications space of the country’s economy have not had peace of mind in the last six years in the process of service delivery as they are confronted with several…
- 28 Feb 2022
NCC to Strengthen AOL Administration
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is unwavering in its commitment to deploy a Revenue Assurance Solution (RAS) in the telecommunication sector to ensure a more robust Annual Operating Levy…
- 25 Feb 2022
NCC to Deploy Revenue Assurance Solution to Block Leakages
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will implement the Revenue Assurance Solution (RAS) to monitor revenue generated in a bid to block leaks in its Annual Operating Fee (AOL).…
- 22 Jun 2009
Ligali Advocates Relaxed Regulation
Bayo Ligali, chief executive officer, Zain Nigeria has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to relax the regulatory obligations of operators to enable the industry take full advantage…
- 29 Jul 2021
Spectrum Pricing Regulations, Revised AOL will Strengthen Telecoms Market Structure, Enhance Competition - Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that the ongoing amendments to two major regulatory instruments of the Commission…
- 27 Feb 2024
Telcos Reportedly Awaiting Nod to Hike Tariff
More hard times await Nigerians should the federal government grant telecommunication companies’ request to hike tariff on calls and data, according to the Sun . The citizens are already battling…
- 5 Jul 2019
CBN Okays Free Operation of Mobile Wallet by Banks
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Deposit Money Banks can now operate mobile money wallet services without prior approval. The banking regulator stated this in a circular to DMBs…
- 21 Mar 2014
NCC to Review Rules for Robust Consumer Quality Experience
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) said it is currently reviewing the rule base to ensure a robust set of rules for the industry, primarily to achieve fair competition and consumer quality…
- 10 May 2024
The Telecoms Sector Cannot be Used Palliative for Economic Woes –Adebayo
Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said the telecoms sector should not be a palliative to solve economic woes. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman of…
- 8 Dec 2021
Akande Tasks Telecom Operators on Licensing Obligations
Prof. Adeolu Akande, Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged telecoms licensees across different segments of the Nigerian telecommunications sector…
- 24 Jul 2026
NITRA Conference: Stakeholders Seek Policy Reforms, Grassroots Innovation to Bridge Nigeria's Digital
Stakeholders in Nigeria's information and communications technology (ICT) sector have called for comprehensive policy reforms, stronger infrastructure investment and grassroots innovation to bridge…
- 11 Feb 2024
Expert Tasks Govt to Create Incentives to Promote Data Centres, Digital Infrastructure Deployment in Nigeria
To prioritize the sustainability of the data centres industry in Nigeria, the federal government has been tasked to create incentives to promote data centres and expand the deployment of digital…
- 12 Aug 2025
NCC Bars Ex-Officials from Joining Telecom Firms for 5 Years
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced strict corporate governance rules that will bar its top officials from taking up roles in telecom companies they regulate until five years…
- 22 Sept 2015
NCC Seals Skannet General Data over License Issues
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State, sealed Skannet General Data Engineering Services located at the Kongi Area of the for not regularising its licence since 2005.…
- 13 Jun 2016
Operators Seek Better Policy on Spectrum Licensing
Telecommunications operators in the country have urged federal government and the sector’s regulator Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to focus on creating investment friendly environment…
- 2 May 2017
Operators Identify Ways to Fast-track Broadband Penetration
Telecommunications operators in the country have identified areas government through the sector’s regulator Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) need to focus on to achieve the 30 percent…
- 25 Sept 2016
National Inland Waterways Demands N1Bn from Telcos
National Inland Waterway Authority, a federal government agency in-charge of water transport is demanding N1billion from telecommunications operators as ‘right of way’ for their fibre optic cable…
- 15 Oct 2016
LASIMRA Reiterates Support to Telcos, ISPs, Others
The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance &Regulatory Agency (LASMIRA) has re-emphasised its unflinching support to the success of telecommunication operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs)…
- 22 Mar 2010
Anco Dialogues With Ministry Of Communication and CRD
Association of Nigeria Courier Operators ( Anco ), has engaged in a dialogue with the ministry of communication and the Courier Regulatory Department ( CRD ) on the establishment of the Nigeria…
- 26 Jul 2010
We Want Postal Commission Now - Anco
Association of Nigeria Courier Operators ( Anco ), has engaged in a dialogue with the ministry of communication and the Courier Regulatory Department ( CRD ) on the establishment of the Nigeria…
- 4 Jun 2012
N1.17Bn Fine Tears Telecom Industry Apart
The recent N1.17 billion sledge hammer on the four major mobile operators in the country for allegedly failing in their key performance indicators has thrown up a varied assortment of issues ranging…
- 19 Jun 2022
NCC, 3R Sign Pact on Revenue Assurance Solutions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has finally signed a Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with its consultant, 3R Company Nigeria Limited, for the execution of the Revenue…