Tariff Hike: Is NCC in Position to Negotiate Prices for Consumers? By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba The recent approval of a 50% telecom tariff increase by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has sparked widespread debate. With the rising cost of living already straining household budgets, many Nigerians...

Nigeria’s 5G Connections Jump to 4m in 2024 - NCC The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that 5G connections in the country increased to four million in December 2024. According to NCC data, this represents 2.46% of the country’s total active subscriptions for telephone services,...

Banks Settle Substantial Debt to Avoid USSD Service Disconnection Nigeria’s telecom operators have kept Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services active as banks make significant progress in repaying their outstanding debts, preventing a potential disruption that could have impacted millions of users. The banks, which were...

50% Tariff Hike Implementation to Commence Next Month – Telcos Telecoms operators have said they are preparing new tariffs to reflect the 50 per cent hike approved by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) . Although the NCC has said the 50 per...

Telco’s Tariff Increase and NCC’s Patriotism By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria's digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country's growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria's social and...

Some Banks Settle USSD Debt as Deadline Elapses At least five of the nine banks owing telecommunication companies N160 billion for the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) have made some form of payment after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) set a January 27 disconnection deadline. In...