The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a public inquiry to gather industry input on three key regulatory instruments expected to shape Nigeria’s broadband future, reports ITREALMS.
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, was officially represented at the event by Rimini H. Makama, the NCC’s Executive Commissioner for Stakeholder Management.
In her opening remarks, Makama said the inquiry reflects the Commission’s resolve to adopt global best practices in spectrum planning while balancing national interests, security considerations, and the need for affordable, high-quality broadband access.
Participants noted that the new Spectrum Roadmap will serve as a blueprint for managing and allocating Nigeria’s finite spectrum resources over the next five years, taking into account emerging technologies, private sector investments, socio-economic priorities, and Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
Participants noted that the new Spectrum Roadmap will serve as a blueprint for managing and allocating Nigeria’s finite spectrum resources over the next five years, taking into account emerging technologies, private sector investments, socio-economic priorities, and Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda.
The roadmap is expected to guide how Nigeria allocates, manages, and optimises its radio-frequency spectrum to meet rising digital demands and support the National Broadband Plan.
Industry stakeholders also devoted attention to the draft guidelines for two emerging unlicensed bands poised to unlock new innovations.
Industry stakeholders also devoted attention to the draft guidelines for two emerging unlicensed bands poised to unlock new innovations.
The 60GHz band, often referred to as the “V-band,” is expected to enable ultra-high-capacity wireless links for enterprise networking, smart cities, immersive media applications and fixed wireless solutions that can help bridge last-mile connectivity gaps.
Similarly, the lower segment of the 6GHz band aims to support Wifi-6 deployments, enabling faster broadband performance, reduced latency, and improved network efficiency for homes, offices, and public facilities.
Both guidelines are designed to align Nigeria with global developments toward next-generation wireless standards.
Participants welcomed the initiative but raised concerns around harmonisation with regional and international frequency allocations, interference management, equipment certification, pricing models, and clarity on implementation timelines. Consumer advocates emphasised that spectrum policy must ultimately translate into cheaper and more reliable broadband for ordinary Nigerians, especially as the country positions itself for a stronger digital economy.
The Commission assured stakeholders that all submissions would be carefully considered before finalising the documents, reiterating that transparent consultation remains a cornerstone of the NCC’s regulatory philosophy.
Participants welcomed the initiative but raised concerns around harmonisation with regional and international frequency allocations, interference management, equipment certification, pricing models, and clarity on implementation timelines. Consumer advocates emphasised that spectrum policy must ultimately translate into cheaper and more reliable broadband for ordinary Nigerians, especially as the country positions itself for a stronger digital economy.
The Commission assured stakeholders that all submissions would be carefully considered before finalising the documents, reiterating that transparent consultation remains a cornerstone of the NCC’s regulatory philosophy.
ITREALMS gathered that once concluded, the new spectrum roadmap and technical guidelines are expected to guide investment decisions across Nigeria’s telecoms and digital infrastructure value chain, enhance spectrum efficiency, and accelerate broadband penetration goals enshrined in the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy.
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