Press Releases

BREAKING! Press Statement: NIN Enrolments exceed 71 Million as Federal Government Extends NIN-SIM Verification to 31st March 2022

The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof.

News Release: NCC Christian Fellowship Organises 2021 Christmas Carol

- Thankful to God for a Prosperous 2021, Seeks Divine Direction in 2022.

News Release: Congolese Regulator Understudies Nigeria’s Telecoms Market

…As NCC shares regulatory experience.

News Release: Broadband: Pantami, Danbatta Assure of FG’s Plans to Bridge Infrastructure Deficit

Ongoing policy directions and regulatory measures being put in place by the Nigerian Government towards bridging identified broadband infrastructure gaps shall be sustained in order to facilitate

Press Statement: NCC Sets New Mobile International Termination Rate for Voice Services

- Pegs ITR floor price at $0.045.
- New rate takes effect from January.

News Release: NCC, SMEDAN Collaborate on Digital Scheme for SMEs

To give expression to its faith in the value of strategic partnership and commitment to collaboration, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered the Small and Medium Enterprises D

News Release: 5G: NCC Organises Capacity Building for Media Executives

Ahead of the anticipated 2022 rollout of Fifth Generation (5G) network in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has organised capacity building workshops for media executives in th

Press Statement: Kano Trade Fair: Emir of Kano, Others Applaud NCC’s Consumer Initiatives

“We’re committed to consumer protection” - Danbatta.

Press Statement : 5G Auction: NCC not aware of Senator Bola Tinubu’s connection to Mafab Communications Ltd.

In the course of its routine media review, today, December 15, 2021, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) became aware of publications in some online media channels alleging the involvemen

5G: Mafab, MTN Emerge Winners in Nigeria’s 3.5GHz Spectrum Auction

News Release: 5G: NCC Carries out Successful Mock Auction of 3.5 GHz Spectrum

…Sets Stage for Main Auction on Monday.

“There’s a Strategic Plan to Address Infrastructure Deficit in the Telecom Sector” – Danbatta

…Says, all 774 LGAs in Nigeria will enjoy broadband.

News Release: Akande Tasks Telecom Operators on Licensing Obligations

….As Danbatta emphasises role of feedback in telecom regulations.

News Release: Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery in Public Sector – Danbatta

…As SERVICOM commends NCC.

News Release: We’re Authorised to Protect Telecom Consumers – NCC

...Advises consumers on responsibilities, self-wariness.

News Release: Danbatta Extols Virtues of Late Sarkin Bai of Kano, Mukhtar Adnan

The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof.

Press Statement: NCC did not move 5G deadline after only MTN submitted bid

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in the course its routine media review, became aware of the front page headline of the BusinessDay newspaper of Thursday, December 2, 2021 with the ti

News Release: NCC Highlights Policy, Regulatory Initiatives for Tech Innovation Development

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has outlined various policy and regulatory initiatives being implemented by the Commission to reiterate its commitment towards ensuring continuous deve

Press Statement: NCC Qualifies Three Bidders for 3.5Ghz Spectrum Auction

...Re-affirms dates for mock, main action.

Press Release: NCC’s Oshadami Receives the Prestigious CIO Awards

The status of the Nigerian Communications Commission as a flagship public sector brand, got another fillip, yesterday, as Engr.