The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has pledged that transparency will form the bedrock of his leadership as Nigeria's chief telecom regulator as this will enable a solid foundation in  building a resilient, accountable and efficient institution.

Nigeria Seeks Joint West Africa Regional Protection of Undersea Cables

Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivities in many countries in the West Afrcan region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections.  According to Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs at NCC, Executive Vice Chairman of the  Nigerian…

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Voice, Data Services Affected by Undersea Cable Cuts Restored

Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities. In a statement issued by NCC’s Director,…

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Steady increase in Active Voice and Internet Subscriptions – NCC

Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity as contained in the latest telecommunications statistical indicators released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to reflect the latest population growth figures and align with international best practices.   The adjustment which is reflected…

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Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal, the Nigerian Communications Commission has announced that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.

Nigeria sees steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions

The Nigerian Communications Commission has stated that Nigeria has witnessed a steady increase in active voice and internet subscriptions, including a drop in teledensity. According to NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, this is based on the latest telecommunications statistical indicators as released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which have been adjusted to…

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NNPC Rated High on Compliance by EITI

Transparency: EITI Rates NNPC Ltd High in Compliance …As Kyari Insists No Public Fund Withheld Global transparency body, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), has scored the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) very high in its latest global assessment. This was disclosed by EITI’s Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Bady Baldé, during a visit by…

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