NCC backtracks on Starlink statement amid controversy over price hike

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has withdrawn its statement regarding Starlink, a satellite internet service provider, citing that it was released in error.

The NCC’s Manager of Media Relations, Kunle Azeez, urged editors and journalists to retract any related publications, in a terse statement on Tuesday.

He said, “Kindly note that this press statement on Starlink was issued in error. It is hereby WITHDRAWN. If already published, kindly BRING DOWN.”