The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Network Performance Q4 2025 Report, offering a data-driven overview of mobile connectivity trends across the country.
The Commission, while acknowledging persisting challenges, including gaps in 5G service coverage and disparities in upload speeds, called on the media to adopt what “constructive framing” approach in their reports on the challenges as well as successes.
The Q4 2025 Report, drawn from data generated by millions of real users, was designed to help NCC to track progress, identify service gaps, and guide targeted regulatory interventions aimed at improving Quality of Service nationwide.
Presenting the report, NCC Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Dr. Aminu Maida, provided an in-depth analysis of Nigeria’s mobile network landscape, highlighting regional performance variations and areas requiring attention.
A key feature of the Q4 2025 Report was its assessment of mobile coverage and signal quality along more than 300,000 kilometres of major road corridors, capturing the real connectivity experience of motorists and commuters.
The report revealed noticeable disparities between 5G deployment and actual user experience, with some areas still experiencing weak signals and slower speeds.
The Q4 2025 Report also identified quality gaps affecting everyday connectivity, particularly in rural communities, and pointed to challenges related to network stability and responsiveness.
Speaking further, NCC Executive Commissioner (Technical Services), Mr Abraham Oshadami, said the report underscored the Commission’s commitment to transparent regulation and continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
He noted that the findings showed measurable improvements in network quality, especially in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas when compared to the previous quarter.
According to Oshadami, the report served as a tool for monitoring performance, supporting spectrum optimisation, guiding infrastructure upgrades, enforcing quality-of-service standards, and expanding rural connectivity.
He said the data also showed a reduction in the gap in video Quality of Experience between urban and rural areas, alongside continued strengthening of the country’s 4G network backbone.
However, NCC acknowledged persisting challenges, including gaps in 5G service coverage and disparities in upload speeds, noting that it was actively engaging operators to address these issues.
The Q4 2025 Report revealed that more than $1 billion was invested in the telecom sector in 2025, leading to the deployment of 2,850 new network sites nationwide.
Also speaking at the presentation, NCC Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, urged media practitioners to adopt “constructive framing” in their reports on the activities of the Commission.
She urged the media to adopt a balanced approach that will highlight both progress and challenges and, at the same time, showcase solutions, investments, and innovations shaping the sector.
Ukoha charged the media to reflect improvements in service quality and support the resilience and growth of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria through responsible reporting.
