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2024 Nigeria Internet Governance Forum Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (NIGF-MAG) holds

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The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (NIGF-MAG) is organizing the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) 2024 with the theme “Responsible use of the Internet: A Panacea for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development”. This year’s forum will take advantage of the multi-stakeholder nature to harness and aggregate productive ideas toward facilitating a more effective approach to…

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations to address issue of illicit financial flows in the country.

NCC Commences Pre-Enforcement Action on Starlink over Price Hike  

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The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Commission has stated. In a statement signed by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) maintained that “the action of the company is in contravention of Sections 108…

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NCC’S GUIDELINES ON DISASTER RECOVERY, 2023

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These Guidelines, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission shall apply to all communications Network facilities and service providers in Nigeria. Objectives These Guidelines seek to address the major causes of communications system failures such as emergencies, disasters, terrorist or cyber-attacks, loss of infrastructure and Network congestion; and in this regard: (1) To provide for a…

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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.

NCC Directs Telecoms Operators to Simplify their Tariff Plans

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities.  According to a statement from the Commission signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka,  the directive by the NCC is to ensure that the operators provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about…

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ITU Ranks Nigeria High in Digital Transformation Readiness

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Nigeria has been ranked high on the advanced state of readiness for digital transformation known as ‘G5’. According to a new report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Nigeria ranks high at 71 percent in comparative legal, policy, and governance frameworks towards G5, with Germany, Finland, and Singapore leading the global chart. The report prepared…

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NCC: A Digital Enabler of the Renewed Hope Agenda

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In Nigeria, a young tech-savvy and upwardly mobile population is teeming, and exploring derivable benefits of digital technologies. They are propelled by rapidly expanding internet access and steady broadband penetration, currently about 43 per cent. Our digital economy is poised for significant growth, positively impacting various sectors and benefiting the nation through enhanced connectivity and…

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Public Inquiry is a testament to our dedication to transparency and inclusivity – NCC’s CEO

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I welcome you all to this Public Inquiry, focusing on three vital regulatory instruments in the communications sector. It is also a privilege for me to address this esteemed gathering of experts, stakeholders and engaged citizens, all of whom bring valuable insights and perspectives that will help shape the future of our industry. Your participations,…

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Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said that effective application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is critical in combating financial crimes by enabling real-time surveillance, regulatory compliance, and secure data processing, just as it sought a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaborations to address issue of illicit financial flows in the country.

This Public Inquiry underscores our commitment to regulatory excellence – NCC’S Chizua Whyte

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Welcome to this Public Inquiry, a vital part of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) mandate to create a dynamic communications sector. The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 empowers us to develop and amend regulatory instruments, and your input today is crucial in refining these regulations to address the sector’s evolving challenges.  We will review three key regulatory…

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