Day: November 18, 2024

NCC Moves To Sanitize Tarrif Plans Regime, Targets 7 Plans Per Operator

Ganiyu Amodu

As part of its efforts to improve consumer experience and strengthen the telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced an initiative to limit telecom operators to a maximum of seven tariff plans each. The Commission said this move is to improve transparency and reduce the vast array of tariff options and promotional elements that make it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions. This move appears to mirror the decision of India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), which in 2004 restricted telecom operators to no more than 25 tariff…

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NCC Addresses Growing Concern Over Data Consumption

Ganiyu Amodu

As part of his leadership consumer-centric approach to regulatory affairs in the telecoms ecosystem in the country, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), again, has addressed the growing concern over data consumption and billing transparency in the digital space. Dr. Maida, who stated this in his keynote speech at the recent 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament (TCP), held in Abuja, FCT, said with Nigeria boasting 132 million Internet connections, a significant portion of the global five billion user base, the West African…

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NCC Reaffirms Pledge To Safeguard Telecoms Infrastructure, Enhance Service Accessibility

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Communications Commission hosted its 2024 Annual Workshop for Judges on Legal and Regulatory Issues in the Communications Industry at the Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, delivered the welcome address, emphasizing the importance of the judiciary’s role in accelerating digital transformation in Nigeria. Dr. Maida highlighted the NCC’s mandate to establish and oversee a regulatory framework for the Nigerian communications industry, promoting efficient, reliable, affordable, and easily accessible communications services. He stressed the need to protect telecommunication infrastructure, which has suffered…

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Never Pay DisCos To Replace Faulty Meters, Transformers, NERC Tells Customers

Abibat Babalola

. Gives tips, numbers customers should use to report erring DisCos, here     The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has insisted that the electricity distribution companies must replace the obsolete and faulty prepaid meters free of charge. The commission in a statement issued today (Monday) and obtained by SlyeNews stated that a situation where the Discos are asking customers to pay for replacement of obsolete and faulty meters is in contravention of Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry Act. READ ALSO: Obasanjo Not Ideal Leader To Emulate, Tinubu Fires Back At Ex-President…

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Obasanjo Not Ideal Leader To Emulate, Tinubu Fires Back At Ex-President

Gbenga Adeoti

“Unsolicited wisdom from a self-important leader,” you actually want to read the full statement Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, sent to Platforms Africa + first salvo fired by former president   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired back at former president Olusegun Obasanjo over his comment on the state of the nation, describing the former leader as “not an ideal leader to emulate. Recall that Obasanjo had earlier stated that Nigeria is becoming a failed state under Tinubu. Obasanjo Criticizes Tinubu’s Leadership, Describes Nigeria As ‘Failing State’ Reacting to this on…

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You’re Peddling Economic Fantasies – Purge Yourself Of Petty Politics, Onanuga Slams Atiku

Abibat Babalola

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is peddling “economic fantasies” and must purge himself of petty politics. Over the weeks, there has been exchanges between the presidency and Abubakar after the former vice-president proposed solutions to the country’s economic challenges. Last week, the former vice-president said he cannot be envious of Tinubu because he inflicts pain on Nigerians. In a statement on Sunday, Onanuga reiterated that Nigerians rejected Abubakar and his ideas during the 2023 presidential election. READ ALSO:…

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How Drug Lords Were Busted, Arrested At Lagos Airport, Abuja Hotels

Abibat Babalola

. NDLEA gives details of operation that led to the arrest of cocaine syndicate     Attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja to the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey and Qatar have been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, who in series of intelligence led operations recovered the illicit drugs and arrested the masterminds. A total of 13 parcels of cocaine weighing…

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Illegal Migrants Flood Nigeria, Immigration Raises The Alarm

Abibat Babalola

The Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Edo State Command, Martins Moye, has described as alarming the rising numbers of irregular migrants flocking into Nigeria. The controller expressed his concern at the 2024 edition of NIS enlightenment campaign against irregular migration, held in Benin City, Edo State, with the theme: ‘Say No to Migrants Smuggling..If You Must Migrate, Migrate Safely, Orderly and Regularly’. Speaking during the three-day sensitisation programme, which took officers and men of the command to the palace of the Enogie (Duke) of Eyaen, marketplaces, motor parks,…

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‘Fraud,’ Opposition Kicks As APC Wins All 20 LGs, 236 Councillorship Posts

Abibat Babalola

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has swept all 20 chairmanship seats in the Ogun State Local Government polls held on Saturday. The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) Babatunde Osibodu declared the results of the exercise at the Commission’s headquarters in Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta. He said the APC also won in the 236 wards across the state. According to the chairman of the Electoral Commission, a total of 613,156 votes were cast in the chairmanship election across the 20 local government areas. Opposition Rejects Outcome Meanwhile, the opposition…

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