The regulatory authority overseeing telecommunications in Nigeria, responsible for setting policies and regulations.
Nigerian banks move USSD charges to airtime as telcos push back on unpaid debts
The NCC has decided that customers will bear the cost of USSD services through their airtime. Effective June 3, 2025, USSD banking charges will no longer be deducted from bank accounts.
What MTN’s first ₦1 trillion quarter says about the future of Nigerian telcos
MTN Nigeria reported a record revenue of ₦1.06 trillion in Q1 2025, the highest for any telecom company in a single quarter. The Nigerian Communications Commission approved a tariff increase on voice and data services for the first time in a decade.
NCC to revise 22-year-old telecoms law to address AI, 5G, and cybersecurity
The NCC announced plans to revise the Nigerian Communications Act to modernize the legal framework for telecommunications. The revision aims to address key shortcomings, including the lack of provisions for emerging technologies like AI, 5G, and IoT.
9mobile claims SIM porting is active, but users say otherwise
9mobile subscribers are unable to port their numbers due to persistent network outages. Chineze Amanfo, 9mobile’s Public Relations Lead, insists that porting services remain active.
Kogi students relocate, protests loom over crippling MTN shutdown
MTN Nigeria faces a shutdown affecting over 1.5 million subscribers in Kogi State due to a ₦1.2 billion tax dispute. The Kogi State Infrastructure and Utility Management Compliance Agency mandated the shutdown citing tax arrears and noncompliance.
