In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment READ MORE
Category: ICT
NCC, NSCDC Caution Construction Firms, Others Over Rising Fibre Optic Cable Damage
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works across the country as the rising incidents of avoidable fibre cuts resulting from negligence will no longer be excused, noting that offenders risk prosecution as the act constitutes READ MORE
Google unveils WAXAL to amplify African voices in AI
Google, partnering leading African research institutions, has launched a project to give over 100 million Africans a voice in the Artificial Intelligence future. The project, called WAXAL, is a large-scale, open speech dataset supporting research and inclusive voice-enabled AI development across Africa. Google Research Africa Head, Aisha Walcott-Bryant, in a statement on Monday, READ MORE
Nigeria: NCC Releases Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, Cites Improved Connectivity Nationwide
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, highlighting steady improvements in network quality across the country and reaffirming its commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation. Speaking during the presentation of the reports, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the exercise reflects the Commission’s READ MORE
Nigeria: Minister Calls for Trust-Driven Digital Economy
Nigeria’s drive to build a one-trillion-dollar economy must be anchored on trust, data protection and shared prosperity, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has said. Tijani spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). The READ MORE
Lagos: MTN to Transform Obalende into Modern Bus Transport Hub
The Lagos State Government has approved the transformation of the Obalende Bus Stop into a modern bus transport hub, to be fully sponsored by MTN as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, who said READ MORE
NCC Photo News: Stakeholder Engagement on Spectrum Roadmap 2026 – 2030
L-R: Deputy Director, Huawei Business Environment/Affairs Nigeria, Dr. Nihinlola Fafore; Head, Spectrum Administration Department, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Engr. Atiku Lawal; Head, Fixed Networks and Converged Services (NCC), Engr. Gidado Maigana Ahmed; Head Spectrum Assignment (NCC), Mr. Abubakar Hammanyaji; Country Lead, Digital Access Program, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Mr. Idongesit Udo; Head, Spectrum READ MORE
Police activates CCTV centre in Lagos to boost technology-driven policing
The Police Command in Lagos State has activated a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Centre in a bid to facilitate technology-driven policing to enhance security across Lagos Island and its environs. The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. She said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr READ MORE
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L-R : Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) South-West Zone; Mrs Omotayo Muhammad, Head Competition and Tariff, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Mary Iwelumo, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers ( PwC), at the stakeholders’ forum on the study of the level of competition in the voice and data segment of the Nigerian READ MORE
NCC Launches Competition Study to Tackle Market Dominance in Telecoms
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a comprehensive competition study of the telecommunications sector aimed at addressing concerns over market dominance and strengthening fair, effective and sustainable competition. The Commission announced the initiative at a stakeholders’ forum on the Study of Competition in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry, held in Lagos in collaboration with READ MORE
Wema Bank upgrades ALAT App with voice banking, contactless payments
Wema Bank has inaugurated an upgraded version of its digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema, and introduced new solutions aimed at making everyday banking faster and more reliable for customers. This is contained in a statement by its media unit on Monday in Lagos. According to the statement, the upgrade aims to address READ MORE
NCC, CBN Set to Roll Out Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. The framework is the outcome of several READ MORE
Cybersecurity: NCC Unveils Tips to Help Consumers Stay Safe Online
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a comprehensive set of A–Z cybersecurity tips aimed at helping telecommunications consumers minimise exposure to cyber threats and safeguard their online identities. The initiative is part of the Commission’s ongoing consumer education and sensitisation efforts to promote safer internet usage across Nigeria. The NCC noted that the READ MORE
BPSR Ranks NCC among Top 3 MDAs in Best Website Performance in 2025
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has named the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the top three Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government with the Best Ranking in Website Performance for 2025. This is coming barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was recognized as one of the top five best-performing READ MORE
NCC Links Abuja Telecom Disruptions to Diesel Supply Challenges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed the recent deterioration in telecommunications services across parts of Abuja to disruptions in diesel supply, which have impacted base station operations. In a statement issued by its Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission acknowledged that the quality of service (QoS) challenges have negatively affected READ MORE