The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new spectrum roadmap for 2026–2030, aimed at transforming Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.
The roadmap was presented on Monday at a high-level consultative forum with industry stakeholders in Abuja. It outlines key policies and strategies that will guide the management and optimal use of Nigeria’s spectrum resources over the next five years.
According to the NCC, the roadmap is expected to support the nationwide rollout of high-speed broadband services, with particular emphasis on new guidelines for the lower 6GHz and 60GHz spectrum bands. These frequency bands are considered critical for improving network capacity, supporting emerging technologies, and meeting the country’s growing data demands.
The Commission noted that the initiative is closely aligned with the economic agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. It said the roadmap supports the president’s vision of building a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030, driven by improved connectivity and technology-led growth across key sectors of the economy.
Telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, policymakers, and other industry stakeholders participated in the Abuja forum, reviewing the proposed framework and offering input to fine-tune its implementation. The engagement, the NCC said, reflects its commitment to collaborative regulation and industry-led development.
The Commission emphasised that effective spectrum planning and transparent allocation will be critical to attracting investment, improving quality of service, and expanding access to fast and reliable internet services, particularly in underserved and rural communities.
