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

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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 […]

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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

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NCC, NSCDC warn construction firms against fibre optic cable damage

Daily Dispatch February 1, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a strong warning to construction companies, contractors, and other stakeholders over the rising incidents of fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and civil engineering activities across the country. In a joint statement issued at the weekend, the

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NCC to use satellite technology to expand mobile coverage to 23.3 million Nigerians

Daily Dispatch January 20, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to leverage satellite technology to extend mobile network coverage to an estimated 23.3 million Nigerians who remain underserved by existing terrestrial networks. The initiative will deploy satellite-to-phone services, also known as direct-to-device or direct-to-cell connectivity, which enable standard

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From space to smartphones: NCC seeks input on satellite D2D rules

Daily Dispatch January 19, 2026

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and reach of telecommunications services, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a Consultation Paper seeking stakeholders’ input on Satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity in Nigeria. The initiative marks an early step toward developing a regulatory framework for the emerging satellite D2D