Category: Telecoms & Information Technology

NCC Directs Telcos To Inform Consumers of Service Disruption With Compensation

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NCC Directs Telcos To Inform Consumers of Service Disruption With Compensation

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecom operators in the country to notify consumers of any major service outage on their networks. In a statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha, acting head of public affairs, the commission said the notification must include the cause of the disruption, the affected areas, and the estimated time of…

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Unclaimed Recharges:Telecoms Operators Propose New Guidelines At NCC Forum

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Unclaimed Recharges:Telecoms Operators Propose New Guidelines At NCC Forum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Tuesday, engaged stakeholders in a forum to address the growing concerns surrounding unclaimed and unutilised subscriber recharges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum was a major regulatory step towards protecting telecom consumers while ensuring operational clarity for service providers. The Executive Vice-Chairman of NCC, Dr…

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Senate Seeks To Slash Data Costs, Urge FG’s Intervention

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Senate Seeks To Slash Data Costs, Urge FG’s Intervention

The senate has called on the federal government to take urgent action to address the rising cost of data services in the country. During Wednesday’s plenary, lawmakers debated a motion sponsored by Asuquo Ekpeyong, senator representing Cross River south, highlighting the financial strain caused by recent hike in data tariffs. Ekpeyong warned that the surge…

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Subscribers Decry Leap In Cost As MTN Raises Cost Of 15GB By 200%

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Subscribers Decry Leap In Cost As MTN Raises Cost Of 15GB By 200%

MTN Nigeria has raised the price of its weekly 15GB data plan to N6,000 from N2,000 to the outcry of many Nigerians. This increment is part of a recently approved 50 percent hike in the price of telecom services. Many MTN Nigeria subscribers have taken to X to express their frustrations. “Nigeria is a very…

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Telecoms Tariff Hike: Govt Supporting Telcos For Revenue – NLC

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Telecoms Tariff Hike: Govt Supporting Telcos For Revenue – NLC

The NLC President, Joseph Ajaero, has accused the Federal Government of prioritising revenue generation over the welfare of citizens by supporting the recent 50 per cent increase in telecommunications tariffs. Speaking on Arise TV on Friday, Ajaero criticised the government for aligning with telecom companies while Nigerians grappled with the rising cost of living. Ajaero,…

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Telecoms Subscribers Issue Ultimatum To NCC, Operators For Reversal Of Tariff Hike

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Telecoms Subscribers Issue Ultimatum To NCC, Operators For Reversal Of Tariff Hike

Telecommunications services subscriber groups have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission, demanding the reversal of the 50 per cent tariff hike to 10 per cent by Wednesday, January 29, 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria have also criticised the Nigerian…

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Nigerians Threaten Court ​Suit Over 50% Telecoms Tariff Hike

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Nigerians Threaten Court ​Suit Over 50% Telecoms Tariff Hike

Nigerians have vowed to drag the federal government to court over approval of a 50 percent increase in calls, data, and other telecommunication tariffs. In an instant multiplier effect, Point of Sales Operators have hinted at plans to increase their service charges. The President of the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers, Adeolu Ogunbanjo and the…

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NCC Endorses Tariffs Hike For Telecom Services

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NCC Endorses Tariffs Hike For Telecom Services

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a tariff increase for telecommunications services, allowing telecom operators to raise rates by up to 50 percent. This decision comes amid requests from network providers citing challenging market conditions. In a statement released on Monday, Reuben Mouka, the NCC spokesperson, said the approval was granted in line with…

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NCC Approves Disconnection Of Exchange Telecom By MTN

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NCC Approves Disconnection Of Exchange Telecom By MTN

Following concerted efforts by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to broker a peaceful resolution of the dispute occasioned by the N281.7million interconnect debt owed MTN Nigeria by Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange), the regulator decided to give the former the green light to disconnect the latter. According to a reliable telecom industry source, the debt in…

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Telcos Demand A Sharp 100% Price Hike

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Telcos Demand A Sharp 100% Price Hike

Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a steep 100% hike in their tariffs, seeking approval from the government to combat skyrocketing operational costs This is coming at a time that telecom giants like MTN Nigeria face mounting financial pressures due to inflation, fluctuating exchange rates, and surging service delivery costs. The proposal was revealed by MTN’s…

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