Google rolls out Yorùbá, Hausa language support for AI search features in Nigeria
March 6, 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly approved a framework that guarantees near-instant refunds for failed airtime and data purchases. Under the new arrangement, subscribers who are debited without receiving value will automatically receive refunds within 30 seconds, addressing one of the[Read More…]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions. The NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha said this in a statement on Thursday. Ukoha said[Read More…]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved tariff adjustment, setting a 50% ceiling on tariff increases for telecom operators. Mr Reuben Muoka, Director of Public Affairs, NCC, announced the tariff increase approval to newsmen, as requested by the telecom operators. Muoka said: “Pursuant to its power under Section[Read More…]
NCC aims to boost 25% telecoms sector contribution to GDP The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is collaborating with the ministry of communications, innovation, and digital economy to implement the right policies to propel the contribution of the telecom sector to gross domestic product (GDP) to 25[Read More…]
NCC suspends issuance of new licences to virtual network operators The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a temporary suspension of new licenses to mobile virtual network operators (MVNO), interconnect exchange and value-added service (VAS) aggregators. The suspension, which commenced on May 17, 2024, is aimed at enabling[Read More…]
NCC extends NIN-SIM deadline to July 31 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for the disconnection of unlinked lines from April 15 to July 31, for subscribers with more than four SIM cards. According to source from the Telecommunication sector the deadline for those with less than[Read More…]
Globacom Denies Owing MTN Interconnect Charges, Disputes NCC Disconnection Notice Nigerian telecommunications company Globacom Ltd. refuted claims on Tuesday that it owed MTN interconnect charges. A reliable source within Globacom confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the disputed N1.6 billion had been paid without issue. This[Read More…]
NCC to bar Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines Nigerian Communications Commission NCC has said that subscribers of Globacom will soon be barred from calling MTN lines in Nigeria. NCC in a public notice on Monday signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs Department said this is due[Read More…]
Senate approves Aminu Maida as Executive Vice Chairman NCC The Senate has approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Maida as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). This came after Sen. Bilbis Ikra (APC-Zamfara), the chairman of the Committee on Communication, presented its report, which was then[Read More…]
Tinubu removes Danbatta, names Maida as new EVC for NCC President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday removed the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC and named Aminu Maida. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Until[Read More…]