Saturday, April 18, 2026

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

April 4, 2026

Airtel subscribers rise to 650 million, ranks second globally

The company said it expanded its network infrastructure in Nigeria from 13,000 to nearly 17,200 over the past three years.

Airtel Nigeria
February 15, 2026

Nigeria can’t transmit poll results in real time; Senate’s decision based on verifiable data: Bamidele

The senate leader explained that the Senate looked at the other side of Clause 60(3) of the Electoral Bill 2026.

Senate in a session
April 29, 2025

Enugu assembly seeks urgent action against telecoms over poor service delivery

It threatened to summon telecom operators to explain why they should not refund all subscribers who lost their money through dropped calls.

GLO; MTN; AIRTEL; 9MOBILE
April 8, 2025

NCC gives MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile 90 days to conduct audit of unclaimed airtime

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.

NCC logo/Airtel-MTN-GLO logos
January 23, 2025

Nigerian students decry telcos’ 50% tariff hike, give 72 hours to reverse rates

PSM warned that all students’ bodies would protest the “abnormal” and “inconsiderate” 50 per cent tariff hike “if not reviewed in the next 72 hours.”

January 22, 2025

NLC condemns 50% telecom tariff hike, demands reversal

He called on all Nigerian workers and masses to reject the tariff hike.

NLC protest
January 3, 2025

Telcos awaiting NCC approval of 100% tariff hike: MTN CEO

Mr Toriola said in an interview on Arise TV on Thursday that the tariff hikes, if approved, will enable them to sustain their business in the long term.

GLO, MTN, AIRTEL, 9MOBILE
November 15, 2024

NCC moves to simplify voice, data plans to enhance transparency

Mr Adinde disclosed that NCC would limit tariff plans to seven per operator, ensuring clarity and ease of choice for consumers.

GLO, MTN, AIRTEL, 9MOBILE
September 16, 2024

NCC urged to release 2022 telecom competition report

PMCRG noted that the study could identify new opportunities for infrastructure sharing and improved market access for businesses.

Telecoms masts
August 28, 2024

NCC sets Sept. 14 as final deadline for NIN-SIM linkage

NCC also reminded Nigerians that the sale and purchase of pre-registered SIMs are criminal offences.