NCC Approves 50% Tariff Adjustments For Telecom Operators

  THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved requests from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for 50 per cent tariff adjustments in response to prevailing operational costs. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by NCC Director, Public Affairs, Dr Reuben Muoka. Muoka said the NCC decision was in pursuant to its power … Read more

Alleged Debts: NCC Approves Disconnection Of Exchange Telecoms From MTN Company Network

THE disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications LTD from MTN Nigeria Network has been approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). MTN company was accused of failing to settle interconnect charges. Exchange Telecommunications is a local and international interconnect carrier. The NCC, a regulatory commission made this known in a public notice signed by its Public Affairs … Read more

Nigerians Under 18 Banned From Buying SIM Cards

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has implemented a new policy, prohibiting Nigerians under the age of 18 from owning Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. This decision, according to sources within the commission who spoke with PremiumTimes, is designed to safeguard minors from the responsibilities and liabilities associated with SIM usage. Senior officials at the NCC explained … Read more

NCC Arrests 4 School Proprietors over Book Piracy

THE Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has arrested the proprietors of four private schools in Rivers State in connection with alleged book piracy. The Director of NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate, Abdul Babatunde, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after an anti-piracy operation at the GRA, Rumuibekwe; Rumukurusi and East-West Road axis in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State … Read more

NCC Streamlines NIN-SIM Linkage Process

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new set of rules designed to make SIM-NIN Linkage a seamless process. The Commission said that this was essentially aimed at enhancing the processes for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration and National Identity Number (NIN) linkage and addressing existing gaps and incorporating self-service options. The new … Read more