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NCC Promotes Dig Once Policy Through Duct Sharing Pricing Discussions
The NCC is working with stakeholders to establish a transparent pricing framework for shared underground ducts under the national Dig Once Policy.
The NCC Subscriber Audit: Transforming Nigerian Telecoms Through Transparency
The NCC's recent subscriber data cleanup has forced a shift in the Nigerian telecom industry, moving focus from inflated numbers to verified, active user bases for long-term growth.
Federal Government to establish 112 as Nigeria’s universal emergency number
The Nigerian government is partnering with state governors and emergency agencies to standardize 112 as the official unified emergency telephone number for the country.
Nigerian Communications Commission Hosts Second Forum on Dig-Once Infrastructure Pricing
The NCC held a forum in Abuja to refine a cost-based pricing framework for shared duct infrastructure under Nigeria's Dig-Once policy, aiming to improve broadband deployment efficiency.
Nigerian Government Offers Incentives to Boost Local Smartphone Manufacturing
The Nigerian government is offering tax waivers and special incentives to phone manufacturers who commit to building production plants in Nigeria by November to improve device affordability.
NCC Secures Third Place in 2026 BPSR Federal Agency Rankings
The Nigerian Communications Commission has been named the third best-performing federal agency in the 2026 BPSR rankings, highlighting the commission's recent improvements in transparency, service quality, and public accountability.
NCC Named a Leading Federal Agency for Public Service Reform
The Nigerian Communications Commission has been recognized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms as one of the top three performing federal agencies for 2026.
Nigeria records 188 million mobile subscriptions as broadband coverage grows
Nigeria's telecommunications sector saw mobile subscriptions climb to 188 million in April 2026, with broadband penetration reaching 55.67 percent as consumers shift to higher-speed networks.
NCC Pushes for Presidential Incentives to Boost Local Smartphone Manufacturing
NCC Board Chairman Idris Olorunnimbe is championing presidential support for companies that launch local smartphone manufacturing by November to lower prices and bridge the digital divide.
Telecom operators must seek regulatory clearance for major shareholding shifts
The NCC and CAC have mandated that telecommunications companies must obtain a Letter of No Objection from the NCC before registering shareholding changes of 10 percent or more.