Nigeria’s Telecoms Policy Undergoing Major Review, Public Invited to Contribute
Nigeria’s Telecoms Policy Undergoing Major Review, Public Invited to Contribute
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a comprehensive review of the nation’s Telecommunications Policy, first established in 2000.
This landmark effort aims to modernize the policy framework to address the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of Nigeria’s communications sector, which has seen explosive growth over the past 25 years.
The NCC is actively seeking input from all interested stakeholders, including industry players, consumers, government agencies, international organizations, and civil society groups.
A consultation paper outlining the review process and key areas for consideration is now available on the NCC’s official website. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their written suggestions by Friday, March 20, 2026, via email to stakeholders@ncc.gov.ng or addressed to the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO.
This review is a crucial step in updating the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, which has guided the sector’s development from approximately 500,000 lines to nearly 180 million active mobile connections.
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The initiative was spurred by the recent inauguration of Ministerial Steering and Technical Committees by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani. The review will align with the Minister’s strategic blueprint, focusing on critical issues such as spectrum management, universal access, broadband penetration, net neutrality, and quality of service.
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, emphasized that this public consultation is the first stage in developing a new NTP, tentatively to be known as NTP 2026.
“The NTP 2000 has been instrumental… but the revised policy seeks to address the increased demand for data services and its externalities,” Maida stated in the consultation paper.
He further highlighted that this process will undergo multiple layers of engagement to ensure a robust and inclusive final policy that can propel Nigeria’s communications sector into the future.
The review considers 15 key policy proposals covering industry regulation, sustainability, emerging technologies, and national security.
