The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled the national spectrum roadmap 2026–2030 to drive Nigeria’s digital future through transparency and predictable spectrum regulation.
According to a NAN report, Aminu Maida, executive vice-chairman (EVC) of NCC, announced the development on Monday at a spectrum roadmap stakeholders’ consultation forum in Abuja.
Maida said the initiative encompasses the 2026–2030 spectrum roadmap and the guidelines for opening the lower 6-gigahertz (GHz) and 60-GHz licence-exempt bands.
The EVC, who was represented by Atiku Lawal, head of spectrum administration at NCC, said the measures aim to improve quality of service nationwide.
“Our national ambitions are growing. We want faster speeds, wider coverage, better service quality, stronger innovation and greater inclusion,” he said.
“This roadmap creates a transparent, predictable regulatory environment supporting investment, encouraging innovation, expanding access and improving service quality for all Nigerians.”
The NCC boss said the lower 6-GHz and 60-GHz guidelines would create new capacity for high-speed, affordable and reliable connectivity.
“Spectrum is behind everything digital we do. Though invisible, it is indispensable to mobile, broadband, satellite, emergency and smart technologies,” Maida said.
He added that every video call, online class, digital transaction, and connected device in Nigeria depends on spectrum.
“We are preparing Nigeria for future data demands across homes, campuses, businesses, healthcare facilities and public spaces,” Maida said.
Also speaking, Abraham Oshadami, executive commissioner, technical services, NCC, said spectrum resources must serve every community.
Oshadami said the engagement “reaffirms our commitment to expanding wireless broadband through foresight, fairness and national development goals”.