Author: Amana Ogohi

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signaled a major shift in how radio spectrum will be managed in the country over the next five years, as it unveiled plans for a new Spectrum Roadmap (2026–2030) and proposed guidelines for opening the lower 6GHz and 60GHz bands for unlicensed use. Speaking on January 19, 2026, at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 and Guidelines for Opening Lower 6GHz & 60GHz Bands in Abuja, the NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr. Aminu Maida, described the initiatives as critical to Nigeria’s digital future. He said the frameworks are designed to make…

Nigeria’s telecom operators will face tougher expectations in 2026, as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) moves to tighten accountability across the sector while pushing for deeper investment and better service delivery. In its 2026 newsletter, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC makes it clear that while operators remain the “engine of investment and innovation” in the industry, the era of growth without commensurate improvements in consumer experience is over. The message to operators is direct: the Commission will continue to work with the industry, but it will also hold players firmly accountable for service quality. At the centre…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set out firm expectations for telecommunications operators in 2026, making it clear that improved quality of service, greater transparency, and sustained investment will define regulatory engagement in the year ahead. In its 2026 New Year Newsletter issued by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), the Commission stressed that Nigeria’s communications sector has become an essential service—connecting families, enabling businesses, supporting education and healthcare, and powering the digital economy. Against this backdrop, the NCC said its expectation for the new year is straightforward: services must improve in ways consumers can clearly experience, delivered within a market…

In line with the consumer-focused objectives of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the two regulators have drawn up a framework to address consumer complaints arising from unsuccessful airtime and data transactions during network downtimes, system glitches, or human input errors. In a press statement signed by Nnenna Ukoha , Head, Public Affairs Nigerian Communications Commission, The framework is the outcome of several months of engagements involving the NCC, the CBN, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Value Added Service (VAS) providers, Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), and other relevant stakeholders. These engagements were prompted by a…

At the helm of the NCC is renowned engineer and telecommunications expert, Dr. Aminu Maida. Appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2023, Dr. Maida is leading a clear force for change in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Within two years, industry records already tell the story of a regulator that has regained focus, delivers on its promises, and is reshaping telecoms for the better in Nigeria. Last year, he led the telecommunications industry to take its boldest step in years: a return to truly market-driven pricing on tariffs. The results have been telling. The sector has attracted over N1 trillion…

Nigeria’s communications regulator says the country’s telecoms sector recorded measurable gains in 2025, laying the groundwork for better service quality and a more resilient digital economy in the year ahead. In its newly released 2026 industry newsletter themed “Delivering Better Quality of Experience to the Nigerian Consumer,” the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the past year marked a clear turning point for the sector, with renewed investment, network expansion, and improvements in everyday user experience—though challenges remain. According to the NCC, broadband subscriptions rose from about 96.3 million in December 2024 to over 109.6 million by December 2025, pushing broadband…

In recent weeks, a wave of narratives has emerged in the public space targeting the leadership of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), particularly the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr. Aminu Maida. From allegations of bias in staff promotions to purported internal tensions, much of the noise has been amplified by social media and unverified online sources. However, for discerning Nigerians, it’s important to separate facts from distractions. The NCC remains one of Nigeria’s most respected regulatory institutions, and under the current EVC, the Commission continues to demonstrate focus, transparency, and results-driven leadership. A Track Record of Performance Since assuming office,…

The Save Nigeria Group (SNG) USA expresses grave outrage and deep alarm over Nigeria’s rapidly deteriorating security situation, marked by relentless terrorist attacks, mass kidnappings, targeted killings, and credible allegations of internal compromise within the nation’s security architecture. In a press statement signed by Stephen OSEMWEGIE President Save Nigeria Group USA and Victor Onyeka BenDirector of MediaSave Nigeria Group USA, said the group is particularly appalled by disturbing reports from Kwara State indicating that a captured Fulani Islamist militant, with an Identification card confirming him as a members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) allegedly confessed…

Nigeria’s telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has moved swiftly to address the quality of service (QoS) challenges currently affecting mobile subscribers in Abuja, signalling a coordinated regulatory and stakeholder response to restore network stability in the nation’s capital. In a statement issued on December 12, 2025, the Commission acknowledged the service disruptions experienced by subscribers, linking the outages primarily to disruptions in diesel supply to critical base station infrastructure. The diesel shortfall has affected IHS Nigeria Limited, the colocation company responsible for powering base stations used by major operators, including MTN and Airtel, across parts of Abuja. According…

Emmanuel Bello After a hiatus occasioned by humanitarian considerations, Taraba state strong man, Dr. Agbu Kefas finally moved to the All Progressive Congress (APC), effectively becoming its chief driver in Taraba state. The highly coveted title of the leader of the party in the state also goes to him. For a man who is seen by some as a young initiate in politics, Governor Kefas has continued to stun those who think they understand politics. Kefas, a well trained intelligence officer, has mesmerised those sneering and winking at his moves. His steps have been guided by wisdom and his utterances,…