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Victor Asemota: Terra Incognita -who moved our dots?
Terra Incognita — Latin for “Unknown Land” “HIC SVNT DRACONES” — “Here Be Dragons” Mark Shuttleworth is an African and he founded “Canonical”, the creators of Ubuntu the World famous Linux…
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The Thread: Dear NCC, communication is essential
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) last week threw a curve ball at Nigerians, when they decided to raise the floor for data prices. Nigerians reacted immediately, and the decision was reversed.…
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Opinion: NCC – Towards faster service and healthier competition
by Anthony Jegede The hubbub over the reinstatement of floor price on data tariff by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has calmed down substantially after the implementation that would have…
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Simon Kolawole: Build, operate and transfer Nigeria
by Simon Kolawole Dearly beloved Nigerians, I have a number of proposals today that may interest you. Or upset you. One, I respectfully propose that we concession the Niger Delta…
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Dear NCC, we apologise. It is you AND the telcos that are mad
The first clue was when the NCC statement said that the initial directive was taken after due consultation with all stakeholders. It should have been clear then, but it was…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. NCC suspends increase in data tariff The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the planned increase of data tariff following…
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Opinion: Understanding the data tariff hike
by Abikoye Olufemi The price hike is only for data service, that means call plans and other services would still remain the same. Despite what your pocket, your capitalist leaning or…
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The Thread: We spoke and the NCC backed down
After yesterday's announcement by Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) to have telcos raise the price of data, Nigerians raised so much hell on social media all through yesterday and into the…
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You will not forget how you fall… | Vector has a message for the FG
Following the announcement of a proposed hike in data prices as revealed yesterday by the National Communication Commission (NCC), a truckload of reactions have pervaded the internet. The rapper shared…
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BREAKING: NCC suspends increase in data tariff
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has suspended the planned increase of data tariff following public outcry against the decision. The increase was expected to take effect from December 1 but…
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FG didn’t order NCC to increase data tariff – minister
The Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu has said the Federal Government did not give the National Communication Commission (NCC) an order to increase data tariff. The NCC had announced a…
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“NCC should be reducing tariffs, not increasing it” – Murray-Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce says the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ought to be reducing tariffs and not increasing it. The "Common sense" senator, who stated this on Wednesday in his Facebook…
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BREAKING: Senate orders NCC to halt data tariff increase
The Senate has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to halt the planned increase of prices for data. The Senate gave the order on Wednesday after a motion raised by…
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Opinion: Data rate hike | Time to call Buhari to order
by Adekoya Boladale The Yorubas have a saying: 'agilinti ti nse ginniginni, iku apaa, ambelente opolo to fi ojojumo gbe ara re sanle' - a cameleon that threads with caution…
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The Thread: NCC’s decision is an act of outright corruption
Since NCC released that directive, the anger Nigerians feel can be cut with a knife. The eloquent, politically astutute and everyone who knows how to make 140 characters work is…
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The Thread: Dear President Buhari, increasing data prices is to young people as increasing fuel prices
December 1st is just around the corner, and Nigerians are pleading with President to have a change of heart about the new Nigerian Communication Commission directive to increase data prices.…
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The YNaija morning cover today, 30th November
Read the full stories and our analyses here now!
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5 things to expect from NCC’s knee-jerk price regulation
It has finally been confirmed that the Nigerian Communications Commission has directed that all telecommunications and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to raise the floor prices of data to 0.90k/MB from this…
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The INSANITY of the new NCC directive in one tweet
Hours ago, the National Communications Commission (NCC) raising the prices of internet data, was revealed. This directive is most likely the most ludicrous from any government agency in recent times.…
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Dear NCC, you have gone mad and we’re here to tell you
From December 1st, data prices are expected to rise because of a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission raising the floor price for data services. So, after a very welcome…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump resumes tweeting as Trump again | TSA hits N4.3trn
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Military doesn't need mercenaries against Boko Haram - DHQ - YNaija TSA hits N4.3trn - Accountant General - YNaija Obasanjo congratulates Trump,…
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Buhari submits nominees for NCC, NERC to Senate for confirmation
The Senate President Bukola Saraki on Tuesday read two correspondences from the President, Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of the appointment of members of the of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Ikpeazu goes back to court | NCC caution telecoms over spam messages
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist PDP: ‘Change’ is really with APC and their barrage of falsehood – YNaija Economic recession will be short-lived says Gov. Fayose - YNaija …
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Opinion: The real issue with Nigerian e-commerce companies
by Derin Adebayo Q: What is the addressable market for a technology start-up operating in Nigeria? A: Nobody knows. The NCC claims there are 92 million Nigerian internet users, but there…
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Just In: Tinubu’s spokesperson appointed as NCC commissioner
Sunday Dare, the Spokesperson of the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has been appointed as the south-west executive commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This…
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MTN fine: Lawmaker won’t let it go, drags two ministers to court
A member of the House of Representatives, Raphael Igbokwe, has filed a suit against the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami and the Minister of Communication Technology, Adebayo Shittu, over the…
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Sam Omatseye: Go forth and give
by Sam Omatseye Three men have shown us the different shades of love. One shows it genuinely, the other as a show man and the third in dubious colour. I…
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House of Reps to FG: ‘We oppose fine reduction for MTN’
The House of Representative, on Friday, rejected the offer by MTN to return $1.7 billion out of $3.9 billion that it was fined by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Reacting to…
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MTN to apologise to FG, pay fine in 6 tranches… [DETAILS]
The 6 months spent negotiating with the Federal Government has finally paid off for telecoms giant, MTN as the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on the company by the Nigerian Communications Commission…
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The Nigerian government is N50bn richer, courtesy of MTN
The Federal Government has confirmed the receipt of N50 billion from telecommunications giant- MTN. The telecoms company had on Wednesday, revealed that it had paid the said amount, as part…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy