The executive vice-chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, has urged Nigerians to understand their data rights to avoid exploitation.
“Other members of the board confirmed by the Senate are Princess Emiko, representing South-South, and Christopher Okorie for South-South,” the NCC spokesperson said.
In line with Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan 2020-2025, the nation is expected to achieve a 70% broadband penetration rate by the end of 2025.
Mr Radda underscored the need to promote digital growth in the state by expanding broadband access.
According to him, under the proposed regulations, the affected subscribers will have a 12-month grace period to reclaim their unused credits, provided they can verify ownership.
Mr Maida said that earlier this year, NCC analysed consumer complaints, revealing data depletion and billing issues as top concerns.
Mr Maida said that clearly, no sector of national life was left out of the digital transformation conversation.
“Previously, in the last two years, almost 99 per cent to 100 per cent of SIM cards in Nigeria were imported,” said the NCC spokesman.
Mr Maida said that the 6G revolution would transform industries.
FIRS has kicked against imposing additional taxes and levies on business owners to fund the child’s online access protection bill.
