Tag: NCC

NCC urges Nigerians to verify phones with 315# before buying

News Omolola Akinyemi -
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nigerians to confirm the verification status of mobile phones before paying...

Nigeria telecom network quality under pressure despite ₦2.5tn telco investment

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s telecom sector attracted more than ₦2.5tn in network investments in 2025, but millions of subscribers across the country...

NCC unveils SIM fraud platform to combat identity theft, boost digital trust in Nigeria

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria is set to strengthen its digital security architecture following fresh moves by the Nigerian Communications Commission to introduce...

N12.5bn lost: How AI-powered telecom scams are targeting Nigerian telecom users

Business Damilola Bayonle -
AI-Driven Telecom Scams: Nigerians Lose N12.5bn as Cybercrime Evolves Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy is facing a new wave of threats...

Regulators, Banks, Fintechs Set for Major Payment Systems Summit in Lagos

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Stakeholders across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem are set to converge for a high-level payment systems summit, as regulators, banks, and...

Nigeria’s internet boom: Data usage surges 168% as telecom investments accelerate

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s digital economy is witnessing a rapid transformation, as surging internet consumption reflects a deeper shift in how citizens...

Starlink’s N159,000 priority plan targets Nigeria’s internet-starved urban hubs

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Starlink’s N159,000 lifeline hits Nigeria’s starved cities When Starlink’s N159,000 lifeline hits Nigeria’s starved cities, it signals more than just...

Nigeria’s new 30-second refund rule signals crackdown on failed airtime and data charges

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria has moved to strengthen consumer protection in its fast-growing digital payments and telecommunications ecosystem with a new policy...

NCC Says Telecom Network Quality Improved Nationwide in Q4 2025

Business Damilola Bayonle -
NCC Records Measurable Gains in Network Performance as Q4 Report Signals Sector ReformsNigeria’s telecommunications sector recorded notable improvements in...

NCC set to transform connectivity as satellite-to-phone rollout targets 23.3 Million Nigerians

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has unveiled plans to deploy satellite-to-phone connectivity as part of a...

Nigeria explores satellite-to-mobile services to boost rural connectivity

Business Damilola Bayonle -
The Federal Government is exploring the deployment of satellite-to-mobile services as a strategic solution to expand telecommunications access across...

Nigeria telecom sector FDI hits $991m as digital investments surge

Business Damilola Bayonle -
Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has continued to demonstrate its strategic importance to the national economy, attracting an estimated $991 million...