The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched a new National Spectrum Roadmap 2026-2030 at a stakeholders’ engagement, aimed at improving network connectivity.
The National Spectrum Roadmap 2026-2030 contains regulatory initiatives designed to improve Quality of Service (QoS), ensure stronger innovation and greater inclusion in the telecom ecosystem.
The new spectrum roadmap was unveiled by NCC in Abuja on Monday as part of its regulatory measures to drive the country’s digital cum economic future.
The telecom regulatory Commission stated that the fresh spectrum roadmap instrument would be implemented through transparency and predictable spectrum regulation in the ecosystem.
It was also noted the two-day forum would deliberate on initiatives shaping Nigeria’s digital future.
Vice-Chairman/Chief Executives Officer of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive made this known at a spectrum roadmap stakeholders’ consultation forum.
Maida, by the NCC Head of Spectrum Administration, Atiku Lawal, said the regulatory initiative included the Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030, Guidelines for opening the lower 6GHz, and 60GHz licence-exempt bands.
The NCC EVC/CEO also noted that the measures were designed to improve Quality of Service (QoS) across Nigeria.
“Our national ambitions are growing. We want faster speeds, wider coverage, better service quality, stronger innovation and greater inclusion.
“This roadmap creates a transparent, predictable regulatory environment supporting investment, encouraging innovation, expanding access and improving service quality for all Nigerians,” he said.
Maida also disclosed that the newly-unveiled spectrum roadmap is more than a technical document, describing the instrument as a strategic blueprint for Nigeria’s digital future.
The NCC Chief Executive Officer disclosed that the National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 underline digital life
He further explained that the lower 6GHz and 60GHz guidelines would unlock new capacity for high-speed, affordable and reliable connectivity in the country.
“Spectrum is behind everything digital we do. Though invisible, it is indispensable to mobile, Broadband, satellite, emergency, and smart technologies,” he said.
According to Maida, every video call, online classroom, digital transaction and connected device in Nigeria relied on spectrum.
“We are preparing Nigeria for future data demands across homes, campuses, businesses, healthcare facilities and public spaces,” he added.
Also speaking at the National Spectrum Roadmap stakeholders’ consultation forum, NCC Executive Commissioner (Technical Services), Engineer Abraham Oshadami, restated the commitment of the Commission to expanding broadband connectivity.
He declared that spectrum resources must serve every community across the country.
“Today’s engagement reaffirms our commitment to expanding wireless Broadband through foresight, fairness and national development goals,” Oshadami added.
In her remarks at the event, Dr. Lola Fafore of Huawei Nigeria, said the NCC National Spectrum Roadmap would drive innovation, boost broadband penetration and contribute significantly to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
