Nigerian Communications Commission

Nigeria mobile device registration and service quality

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigeria Communications Commission launches device verification platform

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has implemented a regulatory framework to manage and verify SIM-enabled devices through a Device Management System (DMS). Utilizing a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR

Nigeria digital data and cloud localization efforts

16 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Central Bank of Nigeria mandates local data hosting by 2027

Nigeria is advancing efforts to localize cloud infrastructure and digital data to bolster economic sovereignty. On August 5, 2026, the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative was formalized through regulatory instruments sig

Nigeria digital infrastructure and regional cooperation

15 clusters · 45 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria focuses on digital economy and startup empowerment

Nigeria is accelerating its digital infrastructure expansion, most notably through the $2 billion Project BRIDGE, which aims to expand the national fiber optic backbone from 35,000 kilometers to 125,000 kilometers. To ex

Nigeria AI governance and cybersecurity development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nigeria plans cybercrime law review to address AI and disinformation threats

Nigeria is experiencing rapid artificial intelligence adoption across its telecommunications and public sectors, which has outpaced existing regulatory frameworks. A survey by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)

African telecommunications data consumption concerns

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: MTN Nigeria attributes rapid data depletion to user settings and app activity

Subscribers in Malawi have expressed frustration over the rapid depletion of internet bundles provided by telecommunications companies Airtel and TNM. Users have utilized social media to claim data is being consumed fast

Disability inclusion initiatives in Nigeria

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria Association of the Blind calls for enforcement of disability laws

Nigeria has undertaken several initiatives to improve the rights and accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs) through training and institutional reform. In Oyo and Lagos states, efforts focused on specialized t

Nigeria Rural Electrification and Power Sector Challenges

16 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Nigerian electricity DisCos remit N385.44bn in Q2 2026

In late July 2026, Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) deepened its multi‑partner drive to bring power and digital services to underserved areas. Following a renewed AI-analytics partnership with VIDA place GmbH

Renewable energy expansion in West Africa

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's rural electrification programme cited as UN model

Efforts to expand renewable energy access and address electricity shortages are intensifying in West Africa through both government coordination and private initiatives. In Nigeria, the government established an Off-Gri

Nigeria digital governance and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Nigeria advances digital infrastructure and internet governance

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has established an Internet Governance Working Group to facilitate dialogue between telecommunications operators, internet service providers, and other stakeholders. This init

MTN Nigeria network service disruptions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: MTN Nigeria restores services after widespread network outage

The situation regarding MTN Nigeria’s service quality began with individual consumer complaints regarding persistent connectivity issues. A viral video highlighted a user’s frustration with unreliable service that had re

Customer Service Week 2026 observations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Customer Service Week 2026 observed by organizations in Nigeria and Kenya

During the 2026 Customer Service Week, held from October 5 to October 9 under the theme ‘The Extra Mile’, various organizations in Nigeria and Kenya engaged in activities to improve service delivery and public relations.

Nigeria educational zero-rated data initiative

3 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces infrastructure pressure as data demand surges 47%

The Nigerian Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have introduced the ‘Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content’. This program aims to bridge the digital divide