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The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has ranked the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) third position among best-performing Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in its 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment report.

The Director of Public Affairs, NCC, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, on Monday in Abuja, said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.

According to Ukoha, this followed a comprehensive evaluation across key reform indicators, including the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT).

Other ranking indices include Freedom of Information (FOI) Compliance Score, Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Index, and official website performance metrics.

“In the ranking, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) and Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) came first and second, respectively.

“The institutional ranking, conducted across all MDAs of the Federal Government, recognises MDAs that have distinguished themselves in advancing public service reforms and delivering excellence in service,” she said.

She said aside from the institutional awards, 20 individuals across federal, state and local levels received various distinguished public service excellence and leadership awards, for their sterling performance in public service.

She quoted the Executive Vice-Chairman, NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, as saying that the BPSR recognition served as a motivation for MDAs to strengthen their commitment to service delivery.

Maida, represented by the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, further said the award also served as a testimony that NCC’s reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the sector were yielding fruits.

“On behalf of all awardees, and second, on behalf of the Board, Management, and staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission, we thank the Bureau for these recognitions.

“For us at NCC, this recognition acknowledges our ongoing reform efforts and underscores the need to sustain them.

“For our telecommunications consumers, this recognition reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen service quality, transparency, and responsiveness across the sector,” he said.

He said that the assessment outcome also reinforced the importance of maintaining standards that support improved customer experience and greater confidence in telecom services nationwide.

Maida restated the commission’s commitment to applying regulatory tools and innovative approaches toward supporting measurable improvements in service quality and consumer protection in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

“The Commission has, over the past two years, introduced far-reaching reforms to promote transparency and accountability in the telecommunications sector.

“These include the introduction of the National Coverage Map, which provides near real-time information on the performance and availability of operators’ networks across the country,” he said.

He said the publication of Quarterly Network Performance Reports, provided detailed assessments of network performance nationwide.

He said that Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) had also been directed to simplify the communication of their tariffs in a manner that would be clear and easy for consumers to understand.

“Operators are required to comply with the updated Corporate Governance Guidelines, which emphasise stronger corporate accountability and improved operational performance.

“The Commission has also placed significant emphasis on the proactive publication of clear, comprehensive, and timely data on industry activities to keep the public well informed and enhance accountability across the telecommunications sector,” he said.

The Director-General of BPSR, Mr Dasuki Arabi, commended all participating MDAs, particularly the top performers for their efforts towards transparency, accountability, and open governance.

Arabi said that those values reflected consistency with established public service standards.

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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a package of incentives aimed at encouraging the local manufacture of smartphones, tablets and other telecommunications equipment as part of efforts to make digital devices more affordable and expand access to technology across the country.

Chairman of the NCC Governing Board, Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe, said the Commission was taking a more active role in driving industrial growth by creating an enabling environment for investors to establish device manufacturing plants in Nigeria.

He said the initiative would be backed by policy measures, including tax holidays and streamlined customs processes, to lower production costs and boost local manufacturing capacity.

According to Olorunnimbe, effective regulation remains essential to ensuring consumers have access to quality and affordable digital devices.

“Regulation and market integrity are what make a market affordable in the first place. They are the precondition for it. A phone is only truly cheap if it is real, if it is safe, if it connects properly, and if it carries a warranty the buyer can rely on,” he said.

He observed that while Nigeria has recorded significant improvements in telecommunications coverage, the high cost of smartphones continues to limit digital participation for many citizens.

The NCC chairman said reducing the cost of devices would complement ongoing investments in network infrastructure and help bridge the country’s digital divide.

He also called for a shift from the traditional model of outright phone purchases, saying more flexible financing arrangements would make devices accessible to a larger segment of the population.

“Retire the assumption that a Nigerian must buy a phone outright, in one payment, on the day. That is not how it works anywhere else in the world,” he added.

As part of the broader strategy, Olorunnimbe said locally manufactured smartphones, routers and MiFi devices would be integrated into the Commission’s digital inclusion initiatives.

He explained that the devices are expected to come with built-in links to educational platforms under the NCC’s zero-rated education programme, allowing students and other users to access learning materials without incurring data charges.

The devices will also feature direct access to key government digital services, including civic registration, tax administration and e-health platforms, to improve citizens’ access to essential public services.

According to him, the initiative is designed not only to expand internet access but also to ensure that digital connectivity translates into better educational opportunities, improved public service delivery and greater economic participation.

The NCC said the policy reflects its commitment to promoting indigenous technology development while supporting Nigeria’s drive towards a more inclusive and self-reliant digital economy.

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See Exchange Rate As Naira Gains 0.07%

The Black Market Dollar-to-Naira Exchange Rate for 24th June 2026 Can Be Accessed Below.

NOTE: The exchange rate changes hourly. It depends on the volume of dollars available and the Demand. This means…you can buy or sell 1 dollar at a certain rate, and the price can change (high or low) within hours.

The official naira black market exchange rate in Nigeria today, including the Black Market rates, Bureau De Change (BDC), and CBN rates.

Note that the exchange rate is subject to hourly fluctuations influenced by the supply and demand of dollars in the market.

What’s the dollar to naira black market today, 24th June 2026?

The exchange rate for a dollar to naira at Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market) players sell a dollar for ₦1395 and buy at ₦1385 on Wednesday, 24th June, 2026, according to sources at Bureau De Change (BDC).
Please note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize the parallel market (black market), as it has directed individuals who want to engage in Forex to approach their respective banks.

Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Black Market Exchange Rate Today
Selling Rate ₦1395
Buying Rate ₦1385
Dollar to Naira CBN Rate Today
Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) CBN Rate Today
Highest Rate ₦1375
Lowest Rate ₦1365