{"id":137402,"date":"2024-11-07T22:26:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T21:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ncc-committed-to-transparency-accountability-in-communications-sector-maida"},"modified":"2024-11-07T23:27:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T22:27:43","slug":"ncc-committed-to-transparency-accountability-in-communications-sector-maida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/ncc-committed-to-transparency-accountability-in-communications-sector-maida","title":{"rendered":"NCC committed to transparency, accountability in communications sector \u2013 Maida"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EVC\/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has reaffirmed the Commission\u2019s commitment to transparency and accountability within the sector.<\/p>\n

The EVC spoke at the 93rd telecoms consumer parliament, TCP, at the NCC\u2019s Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Abuja on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament was<\/p>\n

themed \u201cOptimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness<\/p>\n

and Transparency in a Consumer-Centric Telecom Industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

The EVC noted that the theme was timely, as<\/p>\n

internet use has become essential to daily life, adding that the role at the NCC is to not only ensure accessibility but to enhance service delivery for consumers.<\/p>\n

He noted that over the past two decades, the telecommunications landscape in the country has transformed from basic voice services to high-speed data that connects, informs, and powers innovations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the rollout of 3G, 4G, and now 5G, we\u2019ve seen Nigerians adopting social media, e-commerce, online banking, and more,\u201d the NCC\u2019s Chief executive said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe introduction of 3G networks in the mid-2000s marked the beginning of this shift, enabling basic browsing and email.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe leap to 4G<\/p>\n

LTE brought faster speeds, enabling video streaming, online gaming, and a<\/p>\n

myriad of digital activities. Now, with 5G promising even faster speeds and<\/p>\n

lower latency, new frontiers are opening for innovations such as smart cities,<\/p>\n

autonomous vehicles, and the Internet of Things, driving further demand<\/p>\n

for data.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, as data consumption grows, fueled by digital advancements, we must address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency.<\/p>\n

\u201cGlobally, DataReportal notes there are now over 5 billion internet users, with<\/p>\n

Nigeria alone accounting for 132 million connections.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigerians spend an<\/p>\n

average of 4 hours and 20 minutes on social media daily, far above the global<\/p>\n

average, underscoring how deeply embedded digital interaction is in our<\/p>\n

lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2024, Nigeria\u2019s daily data usage averaged 336 gigabytes per second,<\/p>\n

marking a 39% increase from the previous year\u2014a clear indication of the<\/p>\n

data-driven lifestyle many Nigerians lead.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite this, many consumers feel their data depletes faster than expected, echoing a sentiment I hear often.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria isn\u2019t alone in this; other countries, like Eswatini, are also working to address similar consumer concerns about<\/p>\n

data usage.<\/p>\n

He said the Commission\u2019s efforts in analyzing consumer complaints, revealed data<\/p>\n

depletion and billing issues as top concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn response, we directed Mobile Network Operators and ISPs to conduct audits of their billing systems,<\/p>\n

which reported no major issues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, perceptions persist due to two<\/p>\n

main factors: (1) the impact of high-resolution devices and improved technologies on data<\/p>\n

use and (2) the complexity of operator tariffs.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the advent of 4G and 5G, as well as devices with ultra-high-definition<\/p>\n

screens, data consumption has naturally increased.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor example, while<\/p>\n

viewing a photo on Instagram might have required only 100 kilobytes of data five years ago, today, with advanced camera resolutions, a photo can consume between two to four megabytes when opened on Instagram.<\/p>\n

\u201cAccording to Tech Advisor, an online resource that offers tech reviews,<\/p>\n

spending an hour on Instagram can set you off an average of 600 Megabytes of your data, while streaming platforms like YouTube would set you off by about 3.5 to 5.4 Gigabytes per hour.<\/p>\n

\u201cImproved technologies go beyond their purchase cost to our pockets, they also come at a cost to data. Because they have better screen resolutions, they<\/p>\n

consume higher quality media that consumes more data.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the same for<\/p>\n

our increasing digital habits: according to DataReportal, the world\u2019s internet users are spending less time watching television; the average daily television viewing has fallen by over 8% in the past one year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese viewers are now<\/p>\n

spending more time on their telephones, tablets, and smart TVs streaming programmes that they would previously have watched on broadcast<\/p>\n

television.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecognizing these challenges, the Commission, in collaboration with major<\/p>\n

operators, launched a Joint Industry Campaign on Consumer Awareness on<\/p>\n

Smarter Data Usage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis media campaign, spanning radio, television,<\/p>\n

newspapers, and SMS, aims to educate consumers on effective data management.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Commission believes that an informed consumer is a better-equipped<\/p>\n

consumer, leading to a clearer understanding of data consumption and<\/p>\n

reducing misconceptions about data depletion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, EVC\/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has reaffirmed the Commission\u2019s commitment to transparency and accountability within the sector. The EVC spoke at the 93rd telecoms consumer parliament, TCP, at the NCC\u2019s Communications and Digital Economy Complex, Abuja on Thursday. 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