The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy, announcing a renewed regulatory and policy drive aimed at accelerating investment, fostering innovation, and enhancing consumer protection across the telecommunications sector.
Speaking at the Enugu Tech Festival, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Aminu Maida, described the gathering as clear evidence of the rapid pace of Nigeria’s digital transformation and the increasingly strategic role of state governments in advancing technology-driven development.
Maida noted that Nigeria’s telecommunications growth is the result of deliberate reforms and a stable, forward-looking regulatory framework designed to promote competition, attract investment, and protect consumers. According to him, these efforts have positioned the country to compete more effectively in the global digital economy.
“Nigeria’s telecoms growth is not accidental. It is the product of policy clarity, regulatory consistency and sustained stakeholder engagement,” he stated.
He further disclosed that the Commission, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, is undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy. The objective, he explained, is to align the policy framework with emerging technologies, evolving consumer expectations, and global best practices. The updated framework is expected to be more modern, inclusive, and consumer-centric, providing a stronger foundation for sustainable sector growth.
The NCC boss also commended the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, for the state’s digital acceleration roadmap, describing it as a compelling example of how sub-national governments can harness technology to drive economic expansion, attract investors, and generate employment opportunities.
Maida highlighted that the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda under President Bola Tinubu is already yielding measurable results. He pointed to the growth in Nigeria’s active mobile lines, which now exceed 179 million, attributing the milestone to policy continuity and strategic leadership by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.
Industry observers note that the NCC’s renewed policy momentum, coupled with its engagement with innovation platforms such as the Enugu Tech Festival, signals the regulator’s determination to sustain the sector’s growth trajectory. As digital infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to productivity, financial inclusion, and economic diversification, stakeholders anticipate that the ongoing policy review will unlock fresh investments, strengthen consumer confidence, and usher Nigeria’s telecoms industry into its next phase of expansion.
