In response to numerous complaints of Nigerians on the
incessant sending of unsolicited text messages, the Nigerian Communication
Commission (NCC) had recently, from July 1st, 2016, mandated telecom operators in
the country to implement a “Do Not Disturb” (DND) service. Network users are to be given the opportunity of choosing whether or not to be enlisted
for DND activation, thereby resolving an issue that attracted the public's ire. Those enlisted for DND are not to be sent messages categorized
as promotional/unsolicited any longer.