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The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has publicly praised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for its transparency, while simultaneously urging the government to address critical policy gaps hindering the telecom sector’s growth and digital inclusion. ATCON President, Tony Emoekpere highlighted this during an interview on Tuesday. “The strategic …

Nigeria’s telecom industry saw a significant recovery in January 2025, with 169.3 million active subscriptions, up from 164.9 million in December 2024. This information was revealed by industry figures published on the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) website. The NCC attributed this recovery to the sector’s rebound following a period of …

…Pleads for Understanding on Tariff Increase as Industry Remains on Brink   A looming crisis threatens Nigeria’s telecommunications sector as the Private Telecommunications & Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) warns of potential service disruptions, job losses, and salary cuts if a planned protest against the recent 50% tariff …

By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country’s growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria’s social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up …

The Federal Government has signaled its intention to approve a tariff adjustment for telecommunications services, but has firmly rejected the 100% increase sought by telecom operators. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, revealed that the government is considering a more moderate increase, ranging between 30% and …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its decision to disconnect Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services from nine financial institutions due to outstanding debts owed to Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). This action follows the failure of these institutions to settle their outstanding invoices by the deadline of Monday, January …

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has received a significant boost with a remarkable 125.23% surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first half of 2024. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed that the sector attracted $304 million in FDI in six months, marking a substantial increase compared to …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a directive to telecommunications operators to simplify their tariff plans, bundles, and promotional activities. This move aims to provide clear, easy-to-understand, and accurate information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS) and data services to subscribers. The directive, titled “Guidance on …

Subscribers of 9mobile have been experiencing significant disruptions to their network services for several days. Both voice calls and internet connectivity have been severely affected, leaving users frustrated and unable to communicate effectively. The cause of this prolonged outage remains unclear, with subscribers speculating whether it is linked to the …

Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited, operating under the brand name 9mobile, has been acquired by LH Telecommunication Limited. The deal, which was approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Competitionand Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), signifies a significant shift in ownership for the struggling telecom operator. A statement …