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- 2 Feb 2025
Customers’ USSD Access Intact as Banks’ Settle USSD Debt
Almost all e nine banks earmarked for disconnection from Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service over a N160 billion debt have reportedly made good progress in terms of repayment,…
- 22 Jul 2020
Polaris Bank USSD Smart Code Offers Exciting Banking Experience
Polaris Bank is encouraging its customers to limit their use of cash and avail themselves of its USSD *833# smart Code for payments on the go to ensure social distancing and need to stay safe. The…
- 8 Mar 2020
Unity Bank Introduces USSD In Nigerian Languages
Unity Bank Plc has launched an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, (USSD) banking in Nigeria’s three major languages – Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo, making it the first Nigerian commercial bank to…
- 4 Aug 2021
Unity Bank Unveils New USSD Platform to Combat E-Banking Fraud
Unity Bank Plc has unveiled a new code on its USSD platform that completely puts the customer in control of his Bank Account against any e-Banking fraud. The new code which is *7799*9*Phone Number #…
- 15 May 2023
Why Your Bank’s USSD Code is not Working
Many Nigerians woke up on Saturday morning only to discover that they cannot access their bank’s services via USSD services as usual. If you are one of those who can’t access your bank’s USSD…
- 1 Jul 2018
CBN Mandates Banks to Resolve USSD Complaints in 3 Days USSD
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), over the weekend directed all commercial banks to resolve disputes arising from use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel within three days. Mr.…
- 26 Nov 2019
Keystone Bank Unwraps USSD Code *7111#
Keystone Bank Limited has announced the introduction of a simple banking USSD Code *7111#, as part of its commitment to delivering convenient and superior customer experience to the Nigerian…
- 20 Jun 2025
USSD: 13 Banks Clear Debts - ALTON
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Companies in Nigeria (ALTON) has revealed that 13 commercial banks have fully settled their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)…
- 2 Jun 2025
Banks, Telcos to Start Deducting USSD Charges from Airtime Today
Banks and telecom companies will begin deducting USSD banking charges directly from customers’ airtime instead of their bank accounts beginning from today, June 3. USSD, otherwise Unstructured…
- 12 Mar 2021
Telcos May Withdraw Banks’ USSD Service over N42Bn Debt
Telecommunications operators have resolved to start phased withdrawal of its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services to debtor financial services providers from Monday next week.…
- 30 Jun 2020
Access Bank Launches USSD to Curb Fraud
Access Bank PLC, Africa’s largest retail bank, has introduced *901*911#. The USSD code allows customers to deactivate their USSD profile once their mobile devices get lost or stolen. This is in…
- 14 Jan 2026
Angst as FG Demands 7.5 Percent VAT on Mobile Bank Transfers, USSD
Nigerians will begin paying a 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected banking services, including mobile bank transfers and USSD transactions, from January 19, 2026, following a new regulatory…
- 22 Oct 2024
FG Mum as Telcos Threaten to Disconnect Banks from USSD Services over N250Bn Debt
Federal government has failed to intervene in the unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) debt crisis between the telecom operators and the financial banks in the country. Karl Toriola, chief…
- 25 May 2026
Transfers Fail as Banks Suffer USSD Glitches
Nationwide Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) glitches are occurring because the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) transitioned to an "End-User…
- 1 Jul 2018
CBN Orders Banks to Settle USSD Disputes in 3 Days
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has directed all commercial banks to resolve disputes arising from use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel within three days. USSD, is a…
- 24 Nov 2024
NCC, CBN to Resolve Telecoms, Banks’ USSD Debt Issue
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is in talks with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt totalling N250 billion between the telecom…
- 14 Mar 2021
FG Asks Telcos to Halt Suspension of USSD Banking Services
Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has directed that the impending suspension of the USSD services by the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) be put on hold. The…
- 2 Apr 2021
Pantami, Communications Minister Allays Fear on MTN, Banks USSD Fallout
Isa Pantami, minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has waded into the trade dispute between commercial banks and mobile network operator, MTN Nigeria. Dr Isa Ibrahim Pantami Pantami, in a…
- 20 Aug 2021
Access Bank’s USSD Security Advancement to Protect Customers against Fraud
Access Bank Plc has introduced new USSD code, that allows customers to act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts. The service enables customers of all account types to deactivate…
- 12 May 2023
Telcos to Disconnect Banks’ USSD Service over N120Bn Debt
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has directed its Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) members to disconnect Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) if they fail to pay the debt…
- 5 Apr 2021
MTN, Banks Agree on USSD
MTN Nigeria and its banking partners have reached agreement on unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) channels services restriction. The development is relief for Nigerian customers on the…
- 29 Apr 2026
Why Nigerians Still Pay N6.98 Even When Bank USSD Fails - ALTON Finally Explains
The recent broadcast on Nigeria Radio FM 99.3, hosted by Jimi Disu, saw listeners ask Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) on…
- 18 Aug 2021
Access Bank’s USSD Security Advancement Protects Customers against Fraud
Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of our customers, Access Bank PLC introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent…
- 6 Aug 2020
USSD: Banks Owe Telcos N17Bn- Danbatta
Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said that commercial banks in the country are owing telecommunications companies over N17 billion…
- 4 Jun 2025
Telcos Threaten to Disconnect Banks over Misinformation on New USSD Charges
Telecommunication companies have threatened to withdraw their Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD), services from banks over what they called misinformation. MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom…
- 4 Jun 2021
Banks Begin N6.98 Deduction on USSD Transactions
Bank customers using the unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) payment channels will now pay a flat fee of N6.98 per transaction — replacing the current N4.89 session billing structure.…
- 27 Nov 2019
Telcos Threaten to Withdraw USSD Link from Banks
Telecommunications operators in the country have resolved to withdraw Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) service they deliver to banks, saying they cannot deliver such service free of…
- 29 Sept 2022
Telcos Threaten to Cut Off USSD Services over Banks’ N80Bn Debt
Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said that it might be forced to stop Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services because banks have failed to…
- 29 Sept 2023
ALTON Says Discussion Still Ongoing over Banks’ N120Bn USSD Debt
Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, Association of Licenced Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has said that the umbrella body for telecoms operators in Nigeria is yet to agree with banks on how…
- 8 Apr 2021
MTN Plans Long Term Pricing Structure for USSD Transactions with Banks
MTN Nigeria said it has begun the formation of a long term and sustainable pricing structure for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions with bank channel partners. Mr Funso…