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No Burden on Nigerians: Why Tinubu Axed the Telecoms Excise Tax

President Bola Tinubu has permanently scrapped the controversial 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, in a bid to ease financial pressures on consumers and businesses within Nigeria’s digital economy. The disclosure was made by the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. […]

Lawmakers Push NCC to Restrict Access to Online Pornography in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to direct Internet Service Providers (ISPs) operating in the country to block all websites hosting obscene and pornographic content. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki (APC-Katsina) during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. Presenting the motion, Tafoki […]

Reps Probe Alleged Illegal NIN Linkage by Telecom Providers

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate the unauthorised and illegal linking of National Identification Numbers (NINs) to phone lines by telecom service providers without users’ consent. The directive to the NCC followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Patrick Umoh and Prof. Julius Ihonvbere at the […]

NLC Mobilises Workers for Mass Rally Against Telecom Price Increase

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to stage a nationwide mass protest on Tuesday, 4th February 2025, in opposition to the 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs recently approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). According to a communiqué signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero on Wednesday, the decision was taken at an emergency […]

Nigerians to Pay More as NCC Approves 50% Telecom Tariff Increase

Telephone subscribers in Nigeria are set to pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecom operators. In a statement, NCC spokesman Reuben Muoka explained that the increase, though lower than the over 100% hike requested by some network providers, was necessary to […]

NCC Threatens USSD Code Suspension for Nine Banks Over Unpaid Debt

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes allocated to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. The directive, signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, was issued on Tuesday and stipulates that the affected banks must settle their outstanding debts by […]

Nigerians to Pay More for Phone Calls as FG Approves Tariff Hike

Nigerians will soon have to pay more for phone calls and other telecommunication services as the Federal Government has announced plans to adjust telecom tariffs in response to requests by operatoprs. The confirmation of tariff hikes, however, came with a reassurance to Nigerians that the increase will not reach the 100% hike requested by operators. […]

Embrace Disruptive Technologies, NCC Advises Businesses

Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has urged businesses to adapt to the potentials of disruptive technologies that have been adopted worldwide to enhance productivity and sustainability. In a statement signed by Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs at NCC, Danbatta emphasized the significant role technology […]

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