The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a 12-month grace period for subscribers to reclaim unused airtime on deactivated lines. The proposal was disclosed during a virtual stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, who was represented by the Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management, Rimini Makama, said the initiative …

MTN Nigeria, the country’s largest telecoms operator, plans to establish its new headquarters in Eko Atlantic, becoming the first telecom company to build in the rapidly expanding coastal city, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Karl Toriola said. The move places the telco alongside major corporations such as First Bank, Shell, and TVC, which are among a growing list of companies relocating …

Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has witnessed a robust recovery, with active subscriptions surging to 169.3 million in January 2025, up from 164.9 million in December 2024. According to the industry statistics on Tuesday on the website of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the telecoms regulator said that this robust recovery followed a period of decline, which witnessed subscriptions plummet to 154,904,827 …

Organised Labour through the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has forced the Federal Government to reduce telecommunications tariff hike from 50 per cent to 35 per cent. Vanguard reports that the reduction followed a meeting of the 10-man committee comprising government and NLC representatives at the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) on Friday, 21 February 2025. According to government …

Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecom operator, has revised its data pricing structure, implementing a tariff adjustment of up to 50 per cent, according to details published on its website on Monday. The price revision, which affects various data bundles, aligns with ongoing industry concerns over escalating operational costs. While the company has yet to issue an official statement, the …

Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has issued a public apology to its customers following widespread complaints about a sudden 200% increase in the price of its popular 15GB data bundle. The price hike where internet subscribers will have to pay N6,000 for a 15GB weekly data plan which is a 200% increase from the previous N2,000, took many customers by …

Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN, has commenced the gradual implementation of a 50 per cent tariff increase approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in January. The adjustment, which is evident in the updated prices of data plans, leaves call and SMS rates unaffected for the time being. A senior executive from MTN, who doesn’t want to be mentioned, confirmed …

The House of Representatives has asked the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to suspend the approval granted to telecommunications companies (telcos) to increase tariff by 50 percent. The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution during plenary on Tuesday following the approval of a motion of urgent public importance following a motion sponsored by a lawmaker representing Yenagoa/Opokuma federal constituency …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50 per cent hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The labour union aborted the planned rally scheduled for Tuesday (today) following a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, on Monday. The …

Telecom operators in the country have warned the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to drive the last nail in the coffin of an already ailing telecom sector with it’s planned nationwide protest on 4 February 2025. The telcos through their Chief Executive Officers (CEO) and the Chairman of the umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators in Nigeria (ALTON), …