Data depletion, billing woes top 413,587 telecom complaints by subscribers in H1

By Sola Olusola NIGERIA’s telecom sector is facing a staggering crisis, with 413,587 consumer complaints recorded in the first half of 2026 alone. The sheer volume of grievances, ranging from poor network quality to billing disputes, underscores the depth of frustration among subscribers and exposes systemic failures in service delivery. The complaints, compiled by... Read More

NCC seeks greater digital infrastructure investment at Nigeria connectivity forum

By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality, and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy.    The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call at the opening... Read More

Telcos quell tariff hike fears, activate 2.29m new SIMs

  By Favour Unukaso NIGERIA’s telecom operators have moved swiftly to calm growing anxiety among subscribers over possible tariff increases, following the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) review of Mobile Termination Rates (MTR). In a strong reassurance, the operators stated that the adjustment is strictly an industry-level measure and will not translate into higher call... Read More

NCC, CAC mandate pre-approval for all telecom equity transfer above 10%

By Favour Unukaso IN a major regulatory move aimed at tightening oversight in the telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have announced strict new compliance requirements for changes in the ownership structure of licensed communications companies. Effective immediately, any transfer of shares amounting to 10 per cent... Read More

NCC sets new business rules for MVNOs, warns HNOs against friction

By Favour Unukaso THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released an amended working draft of the Business Rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operations (MVNOs), setting out a comprehensive framework to regulate onboarding, integration, revenue sharing, and consumer protection in the country’s fast-evolving telecoms sector.     The rules, published in Version 2.0 of the Commission’s... Read More

Judiciary, NCC partner to tackle legal challenges in Nigeria’s digital era

By Shola Olusola NIGERIA’s judiciary and telecommunications regulator have pledged deeper collaboration to safeguard connectivity, protect critical infrastructure, and strengthen online safety as the country accelerates into a digital future. This commitment was underscored at the opening of the 2026 Workshop for Justices and Judges on Legal Issues in Telecommunications, jointly organized by the... Read More

Minister wants NCC to act decisively on poor telephone services

By Favour Unukaso NIGERIA’s telecommunications operators have come under intense pressure as the Federal Government has laid down a clear mandate for improved service delivery.    Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, declared that the era of excuses is over, insisting that the conditions for better service have now been... Read More

Lagos telecom infrastructure cleanup begins May 12

By Favour Unukaso IN a strategic move to sanitize the state’s urban landscape, the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA), supported by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has announced the commencement of a pilot cleanup exercise for telecommunications infrastructure. The exercise is scheduled to begin on May 12, 2026, at the Emina... Read More

Urban centres face more telephone service congestions as digital divide narrows

By Favour Unukaso  TELECOM operators will need to deploy more sites in the cities as indications have shown that urban centres are now prone to more telephone services congestions. This is based on the latest insights on Nigeria’s telecom sector produced by Ookla on behalf of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Two insights, Connectivity... Read More

Telcos slowly phase out 3G network as Nigeria accelerates 5G expansion

By Favour Unukaso INDICATIONS have emerged that Nigeria is gradually phasing out the legacy 3G technology, and pivots strategically towards 4G and 5G networks. The latest review of the telecoms sector, especially in Q1 by Ookla on behalf of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed a country rapidly clearing its digital “fast lanes,” ensuring... Read More