House of Reps Orders NCC to shutdown Porn Websites in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce the immediate shutdown of pornographic websites across the country. During plenary on Tuesday, lawmakers emphasized that internet service providers must block access to such content under the new directive. The motion was sponsored by Dalhatu Tafoki, representing the Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency, who […]
Banks Avert USSD Shutdown Amid Debt Repayment
Nigeria’s telecom operators have kept Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services active as banks make significant progress in repaying their ₦160 billion debt, preventing disruptions for millions of users. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had warned that nine banks faced disconnection by January 27, 2024, over unpaid charges dating back to 2019. However, swift repayments […]
FCCPC and NCC Sign MOU to Boost Consumer Protection
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance regulatory collaboration in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. The MoU, signed on Tuesday in Abuja, aims to improve consumer protection, market efficiency, and fair competition. FCCPC CEO Tunji Bello and NCC CEO Dr. Aminu […]
NCC temporarily suspends issuance of communications licenses
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has temporarily suspended the issuance of new licenses in some categories. The commission said the categories included interconnect exchange license, mobile virtual network operator license and value-added service aggregator license. The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Dr Reuben Muoka, in a statement in Abuja said the temporary suspension […]
