NEWS

NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Combat Fraud, Boost Consumer Protection in Digital Economy

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at safeguarding consumers from fraud and strengthening collaboration between the telecommunications and financial sectors. As NCC, CBN Sign MoU to Combat

TECHNOLOGY

NCC Orders Telecom Firms to Compensate Subscribers for Poor Service

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers who experience poor network service below approved standards in specific locations. In a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission said the directive ensures that telecom users are not left to bear the consequences of

TECHNOLOGY

NCC Pushes Green Telecoms Drive, Targets Lower Costs and Sustainable Digital Growth

Daily Dispatch March 19, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing green telecommunications in Nigeria, with a focus on reducing costs and promoting environmentally sustainable digital infrastructure. The Commission said its Green Telecoms Initiative is aimed at aligning the country’s telecom sector with global best practices while delivering

TECHNOLOGY

NCC Invites Public Contributions as Review of Telecom Policy Begins

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a fresh round of consultations on the review of Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, urging industry players and members of the public to submit written inputs. In a notice published on its website, the Commission announced that stakeholders have until Friday, March 20, 2026, to forward their […]

TECHNOLOGY

FG to Review MTN Group’s Acquisition of IHS Towers

Daily Dispatch February 17, 2026

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said it is closely monitoring developments in the telecommunications sector following the acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN Group In a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, noted that the move comes […]

TECHNOLOGY

NCC Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Telecoms Collaboration

Daily Dispatch February 9, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications regulators in the West African sub-region, in line with its drive for collaboration and regional integration. The pledge was reiterated by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, when the Commission hosted a high-level