Telecom Tariff Hikes: Should Load Shedding Be an Option? By Zekeri Idakwo Laruba   There are three basic needs for human survival: food, shelter, and clothing. However, as society progresses and technology evolves, our needs expand beyond these essentials. Today, electricity and telecommunications services have become...

According to the latest industry statistics report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria’s internet consumption declined in September 2024, marking the first drop since February 2024. 

5% Excise Duty: Telecom Firms Reject Proposed Reintroduction   The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria, ATCON, has rejected plans by the Federal Government to reintroduce a five percent excise duty on the telecommunications sector, warning that the move could significantly burden the industry. On July 6,...

After Telecom Pays Debts, NCC Restores Regulatory Services to Globacom The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has restored regulatory services to one of its licensees, Globacom Limited. NCC’s spokesman, Reuben Muoka, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Mr Muoka said this came after Globacom successfully cleared its...

In August 2023, Nigerians Consumed 655,879 Terabytes – NCC The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed internet users in Nigeria consumed a total of 655,879.86 terabytes of data in August. The data released by the telecom regulator indicated that there has been a steady rise in...

Telecom Base Stations Fuel Cost Now N400bn - NBS   The cost of powering telecommunication services has hit N33.47bn per month following a 55.16 per cent year-on-year increase in the cost of diesel. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the cost of diesel rose to N836.81...