NCC boss Maida harps on expansion on investment, broadband connectivity
- The Nigerian Communications Commission urged increased public and private investment to expand broadband networks and improve telecommunications services in Nigeria.
- NCC chief executive Aminu Maida said data use rose from about 1.13 million terabytes in July 2025 to 1.66 million terabytes in July 2026, an increase of nearly 47 percent.
- Maida said tariff changes, Right of Way talks and infrastructure protection were intended to support network investment and deployment.
- Officials and industry representatives highlighted opportunities for partnerships and investment in digital infrastructure and services, while addressing gaps in coverage, quality, affordability and supporting infrastructure.
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NCC seeks greater investment in digital infrastructure
ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made the call on Tuesday at the maiden Nigeria Digital […]
NCC seeks fresh investment as data consumption rises 47%
The Nigerian Communications Commission has called for increased investment in telecoms infrastructure as data consumption in the country surged by 47% in o Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-seeks-fresh-investment-as-data-consumption-rises-47/
NCC boss Maida harps on expansion on investment, broadband connectivity
Executive Vice Chairman, EVC, of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has harped on the need for sustained investment and expansion of broadband connectivity. He further noted that Nigeria has consumed about 1.6 million terabytes of data in July 2026, which is up from about 1.13 million a year earlier, an increase of almost 47% within […] NCC boss Maida harps on expansion on investment, broadband connectivity
Data Use Surges 47% to 1.6m Terabytes in July – NCC - Economi Confidential
Executive Vice Chairman, EVC, of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has called for sustained investment and expansion of broadband connectivity, while noting that Nigerians consumed about 1.6 million terabytes of data in July 2026.
Data Consumption Hits 47%, As NCC Seeks More Investment In Digital Infrastructure
Nigeria’s data consumption has increased by about 47 per cent in one year, putting additional pressure on telecommunications infrastructure and prompting the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to call for increased investment to expand network capacity and improve service quality. The NCC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Aminu Maida, disclosed this in Abuja, saying […]
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