Emmanuel Ukudolo I Friday, August 15, 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC has donated rice and vegetable oil to two Orientation camps of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC and outlines reasons for data depletion and control.
The NCC made the donations of bags of rice and vegetable oil during a sensitisation mission to the Magaji Dan-Yamusa Permanent Orientation Camp of the NYSC in Keffi, Nasarawa State and the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Paiko, Niger State.
Speaking during the visit, Director Consumer Affairs Bureau, NCC, Mrs Ruth Bruce-Bennett used the visit to enlighten youth corps members on activities of the commission and why many people are experiencing data depletion and how to check the trend.
She said several factors can affect the rate at which data is used up or consumed by a subscriber.
“Some factors that can lead to excessive data usage include:
1. Streaming Activities: Video and music streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify use large amounts of data.
2. Social media: High-resolution images and videos on platforms like Instagram, Facebook (Meta), and Twitter (X) can quickly use up data.
3. App Updates & Automatic Updates: Apps consume data in the background without being active, and use significant amounts of data, while automatic app updates can spike data usage.
4. Location Services: Continuous use of GPS and navigation apps can lead to increased data usage.
5. Hotspot Usage: Sharing your phone’s data connection with other devices or users can quickly use up your data allowance.
6. Roaming: Using data while traveling abroad can lead to excessive data usage due to higher roaming charges.
7. Browsing Habits: Frequent visits to data-intensive websites like those with videos or high-resolution images can use up data quickly.
She also gave some Smart Data Management Tips
According to her, the following actions can help you control data usage on your phone:
1. Monitor Data Usage: Regularly check data usage using built-in trackers or third-party apps.
2. Use Wi-Fi: Connect to Wi-Fi whenever possible to conserve cellular data.
3. Turn off Automatic Updates: Disable automatic updates for apps and software; update manually when on Wi-Fi.
4. Restrict Background Data: Limit background data usage for specific apps.
5. Download Content for Offline Use: Download media and content while on Wi-Fi for offline use.
6. Data Caching: Store frequently accessed data locally (offline) to reduce the need for repeated downloads.
7. Disable Location Services: Turn off GPS and location services for specific apps or altogether.
8. Data-saving Modes: Go to settings and turn on the data-saving mode on your phone to reduce consumption.
9. Data Rollover: Transfer unused data to the next billing cycle or month
By following these tips, you can reduce data consumption significantly. Find out more about smart data management at consumer.ncc.gov.ng
