Telecom operators in Nigeria demand tariff hikes to ensure industry survival. Rising costs and stagnant rates threaten telecom service availability nationwide. ALTON calls for immediate reforms to sustain the telecom sector in 2025. Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have reiterated the urgent need for an upward review of tariffs for calls, data, and other services in … Read more
Price adjustment begins from January 27,2025 – Starlink Starlink launched its services in Nigeria in December 2022 Starlink lauded for extending internet access to remote areas Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has announced a new round of subscription price increases for its Nigerian market. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network over unpaid interconnect charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports thathe announcement was made in a public notice issued by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Friday. Exchange Telecommunications, a local and international interconnect carrier, was … Read more
NCC approves expansion of spectrums to cover 17 states The initial partnership between MTN Nigeria and NTEL began in 2023 NCC approves renewal of spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria and NATCOM The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of a spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and … Read more
NCC Outline New Operational Guidelines For USSD Services CBN and NCC lnstructs banks to Settle 85% of all Outstanding Invoices by December 31 Telecom operators threatening to suspend USSD The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have issued a final directive to resolve the long-standing N250 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service … Read more
NCC and CBN direct banks and telecoms to resolve N250bn USSD debt. 60% of pre-API invoices due by January 2025, full payment by July 2025. 85% of post-API debts to be paid by December 31, 2024. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new policy barring individuals under 18 from independently owning Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. According to sources within the commission, the policy aims to protect minors from the responsibilities and potential liabilities tied to SIM card ownership. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation … Read more
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill proposing free internet access in select public places across Nigeria, passing its first reading last week. Sponsored by Abubakar Kusada, representing Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency of Katsina State, the bill is titled “An Act to provide the legal framework for the free internet access programme in selected public … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has retracted its previous statement threatening to sanction Elon Musk’s Starlink for raising its subscription fees without regulatory approval. Dr. Reuben Muoka, the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, initially communicated this position but later clarified that his response was an “error.” In a follow-up message, he stated, “Please ignore my … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to sanction Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, for raising its subscription prices in Nigeria without the regulator’s approval. In response to inquiries from the publication, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka, confirmed that the Commission had not sanctioned Starlink’s price increase. Muoka stated … Read more
Telecommunications operators are set to disconnect mobile lines not linked to National Identification Numbers (NIN) after the September 14 deadline established by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) expired. In a statement issued in August, the NCC announced that no SIM card would remain active without a verified NIN after September 15. The telecom regulator urged … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14 as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). According to the NCC, a total of 153 million SIMs have now been linked to NINs, reflecting a significant compliance rate of 96 percent, up from 69.7 percent … Read more
The NCC has introduced new guidelines limiting telecom operators to seven tariff plans and 100 bundles to enhance transparency and consumer understanding. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced new tariff guidelines for telecom operators to enhance transparency, improve consumer understanding, and foster fair competition. EDITOR’S PICK FG To Repatriate 250 … Read more
NCC collaborate with JAMB on new SIM card initiative for students. Students to use dedicated SIM cards for sensitive operations in admissions. JAMB introduces new methods to safeguard candidate information and maintain integrity of admission process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are discussing … Read more
NCC Extends Deadline For SIM-NIN Linkage To July 31 Extension aims to address challenges faced by subscribers and operators, allowing more time for compliance. Telecom companies to prioritize verification of existing subscribers over new ones during the extended period. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced an extension for the linkage … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for SIM-NIN linkage by one week The second phase of the disconnection process was initially set for March 29, 2024 The extension comes after concerns raised by telecom subscribers’ association and internet disruptions Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has once again … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that approximately 90% of data and voice services affected by the cuts in undersea fibre optics last week have been restored. Reuben Mouka, the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, provided this update in a statement issued on Monday. According to the commission, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that more than 40 million telephone lines facing restrictions due to their owners’ failure to link their SIM cards with their National Identification Number (NIN) will soon lose the ability to make calls. Reuben Mouka, the NCC Director of Public Affairs, stated on Tuesday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has said that SIM cards previously linked to the National Identification Numbers, NIN, were barred because they were bad. It also explained that the job of using NIN to track kidnappers currently terrorising the country is that of the police. Editor’s Picks President Tinubu Returns … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 40 million telephone lines were barred by telecommunication operators over the weekend following the expiration of the February 28, 2024 deadline issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission mandating telecom consumers to link the Subscriber Identity Module to their National Identity Numbers. This represents a 28 million increase … Read more