NCC enforces tech-driven type approval compliance for SIM devices - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is stepping up its regulatory oversight to ensure every SIM-enabled device sold, imported, and used in Nigeria meets strict technical and safety standards, reports ITREALMS.

To make this process seamless and foolproof, the Commission is rolling out an automated, technology-driven framework powered by a Device Management System (DMS).

NCC urges contractors to protect telecom assets as fibre cuts hit 5,000 in H1 2026 - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, civil engineers, and infrastructure contractors to implement strict preventive measures to protect fibre-optic networks during road expansion and civil works across the nation, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during a high-level stakeholders' workshop hosted at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), in Abuja.

NCC, REA sign landmark MoU to power telecoms infrastructure with renewable energy - ITREALMS

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of sustainable digital infrastructure across Nigeria by integrating off-grid renewable energy solutions into telecommunications networks, reports ITREALMS.

The partnership was officially sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the NCC–REA Stakeholder Workshop held at the NCC Annex Office Auditorium in Mbora, Abuja.

NCC leads Tecno, Hyperspace, Digital Realty @NITRA forum on scientific innovation - ITREALMS

The urgent need for Nigeria to think outside the box and drive toward global relevance through rapid technological advancements will take center stage at the upcoming NITRA Innovative & Scientific Conference, reports ITREALMS.

Scheduled to hold on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Citi Height Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, the high-profile gathering will bring together key players from both the public and private sectors to map out the nation's technological future.

BPSR recognition for excellence: NCC sets new benchmarks for transparency, consumer protection - ITREALMS

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​The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has earned significant recognition from the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) for its commitment to transparency and service delivery, reports ITREALMS.

During the commemoration of the 2026 United Nations Public Service Day, the NCC was celebrated for its consistent progress in reform implementation and service delivery.

Bridging gender gap: NCC, Digital Encode, and AfriGOpay rally behind 2026 ‘Girls in ICT’ Campaign - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), alongside industry heavyweights, Digital Encode and AfriGOpay, has reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling gender barriers in the technology sector by backing the 2026 International Girls in ICT Day. Organized by eBusiness Life Communication Limited, this year’s event is set to take place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on June 25, reports ITREALMS.

Aligned with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) initiative, the 2026 campaign is themed “AI For Development: Girls Shaping The Digital Future.” The initiative aims to sensitize and empower young girls to pursue high-growth careers in ICT, a field that remains historically male-dominated.

NCC 109th board meeting: 75m consumers compensated as commission pushes for fibre expansion, infrastructure security - ITREALMS

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The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored its commitment to Quality of Service (QoS) and infrastructure resilience following its 109th Board Meeting held on May 25, 2026, reports ITREALMS.

The session marked a pivotal shift toward aggressive fibre deployment and strengthened governance within the sector.

Transformation : NCC appoints Princess Oforitsenere Emiko to lead new DBI Governing Board - ITREALMS

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To realign Nigeria's digital talent pipeline, the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Princess Oforitsenere Emiko as the Interim Chairman of the Governing Board of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), reports ITREALMS.

The high-level appointment anchors an aggressive blueprint by the Commission to reposition the institute to meet the demands of the next era of Nigeria's rapidly evolving communications sector and expanding digital economy.

NCC, Digital Realty, IHS drum support for 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum, awards - ITREALMS

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The regulatory and digital infrastructure pillars of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Digital Realty, and IHS Nigeria, have rallied robust support for the upcoming 2026 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum (NDSF) on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D) and its prestigious industry awards, reports ITREALMS.

The annual high-level forum is scheduled to hold this Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the prestigious Banquet Hall, Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos, anchoring its deliberations on the crucial theme: "Sustaining WSIS Vision with Multistakeholder Synergy in Nigeria."

Maida, NCC boss, to lead speakers @17th Africa’s BoICT lecture, awards - ITREALMS

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The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has been confirmed as the Special Guest of Honour and Lead Speaker at the 17th edition of the prestigious Africa Beacon of ICT (BoICT) Merit & Leadership Lecture and Awards, reports ITREALMS.

The highly anticipated annual event, widely regarded as one of the most influential gatherings in the African information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos.

NCC inaugurates Nigeria IPv6 Council to drive global Internet competitiveness - ITREALMS Online

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To fortify Nigeria's digital theater, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially inaugurated the Nigeria IPv6 Council, reports ITREALMS.

The initiative marks a coordinated national framework designed to accelerate the adoption of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), ensuring the nation's digital competitiveness, security, and long-term sovereignty.

NCC, CBN seal pact to secure financial fate of telecom consumers - ITREALMS Online

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reports ITREALMS.

This coordinated national framework is specifically engineered to safeguard consumers against electronic fraud while opening new opportunities within the telecommunications and financial theater.

NCC prides operators in world-class infrastructure build-out - ITREALMS

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The board chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Chief Idris Olorunnimbe , has expressed a sense of standardized excellence regarding the progress made by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in the country, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking after a recent facility tour in Lagos, which took him to MTN Communications, Glo, Airtel and Open Data, he declared “Having toured this facility, I think I speak for everyone at the NCC when I say that the overwhelming feeling is pride.”

NCC top brass interrogates Lagos telecom infrastructure to bridge digital gaps - ITREALMS Online

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The landscape of Nigeria’s digital connectivity is undergoing a strategic, high-stakes interrogation. In a decisive move to align regulatory oversight with physical reality, the top leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) concluded a high-profile facility tour of major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and infrastructure providers in Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The delegation, led by the NCC board chairman, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr. Aminu Maida, visited the nerve centers of MTN, Globacom, Airtel, and Open Data Access (DataCentre), facilitated by Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) led by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo.

NCC strategic visit to Jos: Gov Mutfwang targets 2026 as Plateau’s digital transformation year -ITREALMS

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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making the state a leading digital hub in Nigeria through a deepened partnership with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), reports ITREALMS.

The Governor made this declaration on Monday, March 23, 2026, while receiving a high-powered delegation from the NCC. The visit served as a pivotal moment for aligning state-level innovation with national broadband and digital economy targets.

Beyond ₦300bn Thaw: NCC’s USSD resolution and future of digital finance by Remmy Nweke | Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS

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Remmy Nweke in this Telecoms Clinic@ITREALMS, analyzes the resolution of the ₦300 billion USSD impasse, exploring how the NCC’s strategic, collaborative regulatory framework has secured the future of Nigeria’s digital financial inclusion landscape.

Four years after:
For nearly four years, the Nigerian digital economy operated under a pervasive shadow; a metaphorical "Sword of Damocles" hanging over the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) ecosystem. A staggering debt pile of nearly ₦300 billion, accumulated by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in unpaid service fees, threatened to derail the most vital channel for financial inclusion in the country.

But, in a significant turnaround for the telecommunications and banking sectors, this protracted impasse has finally been dismantled. The recent confirmation by the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) that the debt has been cleared marks the end of a conflict that once pushed the industry to the precipice of total service withdrawal.

West African collaboration: NCC recommits to regional digital integration - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships with sister regulatory bodies within the West African region, reports ITREALMS.

This commitment was highlighted at the weekend when the Commission hosted a high-level delegation from the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja.

NCC, NDPC forge strategic alliance to fortify data privacy in Nigeria’s telecom sector - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have formalized a partnership to strengthen data privacy enforcement across the nation’s telecommunications industry, reports ITREALMS.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a structured framework for both organizations to synchronize their regulatory efforts, ensuring that Nigeria’s digital ecosystem remains secure and trustworthy as it transitions deeper into the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

NCC board charts new path for digital skills @DBI Lagos inspection - ITREALMS

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The leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to closing the nation’s digital skills gap following an extensive inspection tour of the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) in Oshodi, Lagos, reports ITREALMS.

The high-powered delegation, led by the Chairman of the NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe, and the Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, visited the campus last Friday, January 30, 2026.

NCC charges media on data accuracy and constructive reporting for telecom growth - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian Communications Commission has underscored the vital role of the media in shaping the national narrative around telecommunications through accurate, data-driven reporting, reports ITREALMS.

Speaking at the formal presentation of the Q4 Industry Network Performance Reports on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja, the Head of the Public Affairs Department, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, emphasized that the work of journalists is critical to the health and sustainability of the sector.