As Nigeria kicks off 2026, the communications industry stands as the backbone of daily life, powering work, learning, and business in an increasingly digital world.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has therefore outlined an ambitious roadmap centered on delivering superior consumer experiences through reliable, affordable services in a fair and competitive market.
This push, according to the commission, aligns seamlessly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the national goal of forging a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030.
Reflecting on 2025’s triumphs in a report published on its newsletter, the commission, among other things, stated that the sector saw a resurgence in investments, rapid network expansions, and concrete gains in coverage, capacity, and speed. Broadband subscriptions, the report states, soared past 109 million, median download speeds jumped significantly, and 4G and 5G networks spread further across the country.
Key projects like Project BRIDGE, it andded, are fortifying the digital infrastructure, while partnerships with the Central Bank of Nigeria have brought real wins for users, such as refunds for failed airtime and data purchases.
Nonetheless, challenges, it noted, persist, including infrastructure bottlenecks and patchy service in certain regions, but the NCC remains undeterred.
For 2026, priorities, the report says, include stronger consumer protections, investment-friendly policies, and a secure ecosystem that ensures every Nigerian benefits.
“When services are reliable and affordable, trust is built; when investment is stable, innovation thrives,” the NCC emphasized in its New Year message.
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