Tag: NCC
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NCC Moves to Make Online Learning Data-Free for Millions of Nigerian Students
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun consultations on a nationwide initiative that would allow students and other learners to access approved educational platforms without paying for mobile data, in a move aimed at expanding digital learning opportunities across the country. The proposed framework, unveiled during a stakeholders’ consultation in Abuja on…
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NCC Moves to Review Mobile Termination Rates After Eight Years
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a comprehensive review of Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs), marking the first such exercise since the current rates were introduced in 2018. The review, unveiled in Lagos on Tuesday, is aimed at aligning interconnection charges with current economic realities and technological developments within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.…
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NCC to Revise Outdated Telecom Policy After 26 Years
By Paul Joseph The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun the process of revising the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, nearly 30 years after its initial approval. The Commission announced this initiative on Monday, releasing a consultation paper that invites stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed changes to the policy. This decision is driven by…
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NCC Proposes 12-Month Grace Period for Reclaiming Unused Airtime on Deactivated Lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on mobile lines that have been deactivated. The proposal was introduced during a virtual stakeholder forum in Abuja on Tuesday. Dr. Aminu Maida, the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management,…