The National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to sanction any telecom operator which may have already implemented the tariff hike, for breach of agreement. The National President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday that any telecom operator which had implemented the … Read more
The other day the government announcement the board appointments of forty-two government agencies and parastatals. Very good news it was for me, hoping that at last, my silent and open prayers must have been answered. I nearly reached for a magnifying glass incase my reading glasses were getting too weak to enable me … Read more
MTN, Nigeria’s largest telecommunications operator on Tuesday commenced implementation of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s approved tariff hike by increasing its data prices. A check by NAN using the *312# code on the MTN network showed the revised MTN data prices. For the monthly plans, MTN 1.8GB now goes for N1,500, replacing the previous … Read more
The responses to the tariff adjustment for telecom operators on January 20, 2025, by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), clearly demonstrate that Nigerians are not a conquered people yet. That, in spite of how the socio-economic conditions have impacted them harshly to endure subhuman living, they can still find their voices from the … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the nationwide mass rally scheduled for today Tuesday over the 50% hike on telecom services approved by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero made this known on Monday night after the federal government met with labour union leaders with a view … Read more
Nigeria’s fourth mobile network operator, 9mobile, has continued to experience a decline in its subscriber base, with 6079 customers porting out of its network in two months. This porting loss for 9mobile occurred in the months of November and December 2024. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) made this known in its Incoming and … Read more
Airtel Africa Plc has reported a 20.4 per cent growth in revenue to $3,638 million for the nine-month ended Dec. 31, 2024. Airtel Africa announced the 20.4 per cent revenue growth in a report on Thursday, despite complaining about high cost of doing business in Nigeria. Airtel Nigeria had joined other mobile network operators in … Read more
By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country’s growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant contributions to Nigeria’s social and economic development, the sector has been struggling to keep up with the rising costs of … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Thursday faced severe scrutiny at the National Assembly (NASS) amid the looming tariffs hike by mobile network operators. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the NCC was scrutinised over remittances to the consolidated revenue fund of the federal government at NASS by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications. At the budget … Read more
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has disclosed the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) has refused to honour its appeal to reduce its 50 per cent tariff hike approval to 10 per cent. National President, NATCOMS, Mr Deolu Ogunbanjo, who disclosed this on Thursday in an interview, revealed that the appeal was made in a … Read more