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NCC
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Persistent Identity Mismatch Issues Plague Recycled Nigerian SIM Cards
Nigerians are raising concerns over privacy and security after finding that newly acquired SIM cards are still registered to previous owners, prompting calls for better data management by telecommunications providers.
August 11, 2026
NCC reports over 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts caused by construction in six months
The NCC says poor coordination between construction firms and telecom providers resulted in 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts in the first half of 2026, threatening Nigeria's digital infrastructure.
August 11, 2026
Enugu State Secures 15-Year Lease of NCC Digital Facilities to Boost Tech Growth
The NCC has leased its Digital Industrial Park and Learning Centre in Enugu to the state government for 15 years to promote artificial intelligence and digital skill development.
August 4, 2026
NCC and REA Collaborate to Expand Digital Infrastructure via Renewable Energy
The NCC and REA have signed a partnership to enhance Nigeria's digital connectivity by integrating renewable energy solutions into telecommunications infrastructure.
July 28, 2026
NCC and REA Partner to Boost Rural Energy and Telecom Infrastructure
The NCC and REA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve rural connectivity and power supply by sharing data and coordinating infrastructure deployment.
July 24, 2026
NCC urges African regulators to unify for data-driven communication governance
The NCC is calling for stronger cooperation among African regulators to improve evidence-based decision-making and tackle complex digital challenges collectively.
July 22, 2026
Stakeholders demand regulatory alignment following court ruling on FCCPC and NCC jurisdictions
A Federal High Court decision has delineated the regulatory boundaries between the FCCPC and the NCC, prompting industry calls for improved coordination in the airtime lending sector.
July 22, 2026
NCC Calls for Modernized African Telecom Regulation Amid Digital Growth
The Nigerian Communications Commission is urging African regulators to shift toward data-driven, modernized policies to better manage the impact of AI, cloud services, and satellite connectivity.
July 21, 2026
NCC Head Calls for Strategic Cooperation Among African Telecom Regulators
Nigerian Communications Commission leader Aminu Maida calls for more formal and systematic collaboration among African telecommunications regulators to tackle shared challenges in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
July 21, 2026
NCC Head Urges African Cooperation for Global Telecommunications Influence
Dr. Aminu Maida, leader of the Nigerian Communications Commission, asserts that African nations must unify their technical strategies to effectively influence global telecommunications policy and digital standards.
July 20, 2026