In line with the Federal Government directives that USSD charges as announced by operators be suspended.

Tthe Nigerian Communications Commission hereby notifies consumers of telecommunication services and the general public of the immediate suspension of End User Billing for financial transactions through USSD channel by all service providers.

In view of this, all Telecom Service Providers are hereby directed to immediately comply.

To this end, Financial Service Providers are hereby notified of the Commission’s position.

Dated this 23rd day of October, 2019.

Signed:

Henry Nkemadu,
Director, Public Affairs,
Nigerian Communications Commission.