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NCC appoints Consultant to assess competitive landscape of Nigeria’s Telecom Sector

Daily Dispatch January 13, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its decision to appoint an independent consultant to carry out a comprehensive assessment of competition within the Nigerian telecommunications industry. In a statement made available to industry stakeholders and the general public, the

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NCC, CBN move to introduce refund system for failed airtime and data purchases

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly developed a new framework aimed at resolving consumer complaints linked to failed airtime and data transactions.The initiative aligns with the consumer protection mandates of both regulators and seeks to address issues arising from network outages, system malfunctions, and

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NCC unveils draft spectrum roadmap for 2025–2030

Daily Dispatch January 9, 2026

….Seeks Stakeholder Input The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published a draft National Spectrum Roadmap detailing its regulatory outlook for the planning, management and assignment of radio frequency spectrum from 2025 to 2030. Prepared under the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the roadmap sets out a forward-looking framework to

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NCC vows tougher oversight as It pushes telcos to improve consumer experience

Daily Dispatch January 6, 2026

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has pledged to hold telecommunications operators more accountable, insisting on measurable improvements in the quality of experience delivered to consumers. According to the Commission, operators are expected to make deliberate investments in network expansion, capacity and resilience, while reducing avoidable service outages.

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NCC addresses quality of service challenges in Abuja

Daily Dispatch December 13, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC has acknowledged the recent Quality of Service (QoS) challenges affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja, attributing the disruptions to issues related to diesel supply for critical telecom infrastructure. The Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, Head, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, stated this in a statement.

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Tinubu Cancels 5% Tax on Telecom Voice and Data Services

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2025

The Federal Government has officially abolished the 5% excise duty previously charged on telecommunications services, including voice calls and internet data. This was announced by the National Orientation Agency in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday. According to the post, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications