Category: Telecoms & Information Technology

NCC Warns Phone Buyers: Dial *315# Before Paying for Any New or Used Device

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NCC Warns Phone Buyers: Dial *315# Before Paying for Any New or Used Device

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to verify mobile phones before purchasing them, introducing a simple way for consumers to check whether a device has been approved and verified for use on the country’s telecommunications networks. The advisory comes as the commission steps up enforcement of device compliance requirements aimed at protecting consumers,…

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NCC Orders Registration of All SIM-Enabled Devices, Moves to Block Unregistered Phones

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NCC Orders Registration of All SIM-Enabled Devices, Moves to Block Unregistered Phones

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a major regulatory drive requiring SIM-enabled devices operating in Nigeria to be registered and authenticated, in a move designed to tighten control over the country’s telecommunications device ecosystem. The initiative is being implemented through the Commission’s Device Management System (DMS), which will provide a central mechanism for identifying…

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OpenAI Unleashes GPT-6 Astra: New AI Model Can Take Control of Your Computer

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OpenAI Unleashes GPT-6 Astra: New AI Model Can Take Control of Your Computer

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, its latest artificial intelligence model, introducing a major expansion in what AI systems can do by enabling the model to operate computers and complete complex digital tasks on behalf of users. The model was announced on September 3, 2026, with OpenAI describing Astra as its most intelligent and aligned model…

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40 Million Nigerians Risk Fresh Airtime Loan Disruption as WASPAN Challenges FCCPC Rules

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40 Million Nigerians Risk Fresh Airtime Loan Disruption as WASPAN Challenges FCCPC Rules

More than 40 million low-income Nigerians who depend on airtime borrowing services could face renewed disruptions if the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) resumes full enforcement of its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations 2025 before the conclusion of an appeal, the Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN)…

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Nigeria’s Digital Identity Drive Surpasses 136m Enrolments as New NIMC Law Takes Effect

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Nigeria’s Digital Identity Drive Surpasses 136m Enrolments as New NIMC Law Takes Effect

Nigeria has crossed another major milestone in its digital identity programme, with more than 136 million Nigerians and legal residents now enrolled in the National Identity Database, as the Federal Government begins implementing the newly signed National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026. The development marks a significant expansion of the country’s digital identity ecosystem,…

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Call, SMS Tariffs May Rise as NCC Reviews Interconnection Rates in Nigeria

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Call, SMS Tariffs May Rise as NCC Reviews Interconnection Rates in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a comprehensive review of interconnection rates, also known as Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs), a move that could eventually lead to higher call and SMS charges for millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria. The review marks the first major reassessment of the rates since 2018. Interconnection rates are wholesale…

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Nigerians Consume 45,800 Terabytes of Data Daily – NCC

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Nigerians Consume 45,800 Terabytes of Data Daily – NCC

Nigeria’s appetite for internet connectivity and digital services has reached a new milestone, with Nigerians now consuming an average of 45,800 terabytes of data every day, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Aminu Maida, during the 2026 Workshop…

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NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Subscribers with Airtime for Poor Network Service

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NCC Orders Telcos to Compensate Subscribers with Airtime for Poor Network Service

Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service, in a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening consumer protection and industry accountability. The directive, announced on March 29, 2026, mandates telecom operators to provide compensation to users in locations where service quality…

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Terror in Kwara North: Bandits Kill 10, Abduct Seven in Patigi

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Terror in Kwara North: Bandits Kill 10, Abduct Seven in Patigi

Fear and grief have gripped Patigi in Kwara State after suspected Fulani bandits unleashed a brutal attack on Matogu village in Patigi Local Government Area, killing at least 10 residents, including a pregnant woman, and abducting seven others in the early hours of Wednesday. Residents say the armed hoodlums arrived around 6:00 a.m. and operated…

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9mobile Seals MTN Roaming Partnership Deal, Rollout Takes Off July

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9mobile Seals MTN Roaming Partnership Deal, Rollout Takes Off July

9mobile Telecoms has confirmed its roaming partnership deal with MTN Nigeria, stating that the service will fully commence nationwide this July. On July 2, MTN announced a three-year national roaming agreement with Emerging Markets Telecommunications (EMT) Services Limited. MTN had said the connectivity arrangement would enable 9mobile subscribers to access its extensive network infrastructure across…

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