NCC Removes 450 Illegal Signal Boosters to Enhance Telecom Services in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has eliminated 450 illegal signal boosters across the federal capital territory as part of efforts to enhance the quality of telecom services in Nigeria. In a formal letter to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, the NCC outlined steps taken to address transparency and enforce service quality concerns.

The removal of these boosters has resulted in a significant improvement in network performance, with at least 70 network sites showing better performance and a reduction in consumer complaints. The NCC has also adopted a targeted complaint strategy focusing on poor service quality, data depletion, and failed transactions, with a disclosed refund of N10 billion to subscribers.

Additionally, the NCC has approved tariff adjustments to attract new capital investments in the sector, leading to the deployment of 2,850 new and upgraded network sites nationwide. The commission is committed to data-driven regulation and continuous improvement in Nigeria's telecommunications services.