Telecom operators have rejected the call for mass action called by the organised Labour the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). The mobile network operators (MNOs) also said they have shared their tariff templates with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) with a view to getting approval before implementation. The telcos argued that the NLC leadership ought to…
Senior workers in the telecom sector has faulted the call by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) for mass protest against the approval of 50 per cent hike in end user tariffs of telecom services in the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). They accuse the leadership of the Congres of taking decisions without consulting…
Following the recent approval of 50% adjustment in telecommunications tariffs by the Nigerian Communications commission (NCC), the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has urged consumers to report any unfair practices or concerns through its official channels to ensure effective resolution. The FCCPC, in a statement by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, while…
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) yesterday sought clarity from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over its approval for 50 per cent hike in end user telecom tariffs, arguing that it’s a matter of law. Recall the mobile network operators (MNOS) had requested for a 100 per cent tariff hike but the regulator…
After a prolong agitation for an increase in end user telecom tariffs in the country by mobile carriers, regulator of the sector, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50 per cent hike. And like a red rag to a bull, telecom subscribers have kicked against the approval which they said reflected the fact that…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) acquiesced to the demand of mobile network operators (MNOs) to suspend debtor money deposit banks (DMBs) such as Zenith Bank, UBA, FCMB and six others, after attempts at a peaceful resolution of the conflict over cash to be paid for USSD sessions fell through. USSD or Unstructured Supplementary Service Data…
Nigeria stands out globally for its affordable mobile data costs, offering cost-effective connectivity services to data users nationwide. With an average data cost of $0.38 for a gigabyte, mobile data in Nigeria is one of the cheapest in the world and one of the lowest in Africa. This position was affirmed by the International Telecommunications…
After over a decade of stagnant telecom end user tariff regime, the Federal Government, yesterday gave an indication that indeed, there will be a review, but not the 100per cent pushed for the mobile network operators (MNOs), themorningstar.com.ng reports on the implications of the development. For most part of last year, the push for an…
Commercial banks owing telcos N250 billion USSD debt are complying with the joint order of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to pay ₦212.5 billion—85per cent of a ₦250 billion debt as stipulated in a December 20 memo. USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, a communication protocol that…
