The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation and the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
The executive vice chairman of the commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the commitment during the launch of the NCC’s Quarter 4 2025 Network Performance Report.
He said through its collaboration with Ookla, the NCC was providing independent insights into real-world network performance and the lived experience of Nigerians across cities, rural communities, highways, and emerging 5G zones.
“It is in this context that we have released the Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports,” he said.
He explained that the reports enabled the NCC to track progress, identify gaps, and guide targeted regulatory interventions—ranging from spectrum optimisation and infrastructure upgrades to quality-of-service enforcement and the expansion of rural connectivity.
The data, Maida stated, showed clear and steady improvements in network quality, particularly in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas, especially when compared to Q3 performance.
He said the video Quality of Experience gap between urban and rural areas had narrowed, and the strength of the 4G backbone had continued to improve.
He added: “The industry is not without challenges, as reflected in gaps in 5G services and inequalities in upload speeds highlighted in the reports. However, we are actively engaging with operators to address these issues, including gaps in mobile service coverage.
“In 2025, over $1 billion in industry investment resulted in the deployment of more than 2,850 new sites to expand both coverage and capacity nationwide. Much of the progress reflected in today’s reports is a direct outcome of these investments.”
He said the NCC had secured commitments from operators to exceed their 2025 investment levels in 2026, with infrastructure investments continuing in earnest.
“We look forward to continued collaboration with industry stakeholders as we translate these insights into better connectivity, improved service quality, and a more inclusive digital future for all Nigerians,” he said.
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