The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has begun a major overhaul of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure with the release of a draft Spectrum Roadmap for 2025–2030 alongside new regulatory frameworks aimed at advancing high-speed wireless services across the country.
The initiative focuses on the 60 GHz and 6 GHz frequency bands and is designed to support the deployment of multi-gigabit wireless systems while enabling a nationwide transition to Wi-Fi 6 technology. These measures are expected to significantly improve internet speed, capacity, and overall service quality for users across the federation.
In a public notice issued on Wednesday and signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, the Commission said it is seeking broad stakeholder participation to promote transparency and inclusiveness in developing the proposed frameworks. The NCC noted that the move is in line with its statutory mandate under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 to encourage innovation and efficiently manage Nigeria’s frequency resources in response to the evolving needs of the telecommunications industry and the wider digital economy.
NCC Outlines Spectrum Benefits, Sets Date for Public Inquiry
According to the Commission, the proposed guidelines for the 60 GHz band are expected to enable short-range, high-capacity wireless applications, while the allocation of the lower 6 GHz band will provide critical spectrum for Wi-Fi 6 services. This will deliver lower latency and higher data rates for both residential and enterprise users.
Pursuant to Section 58 of the NCA 2003, the NCC has invited industry stakeholders, technology experts, and interested members of the public to participate in a virtual inquiry scheduled for January 19 and 20, 2026. The consultative process is intended to gather diverse inputs on the draft Spectrum Roadmap and technical guidelines before they are finalized and adopted as regulatory instruments for the next five years.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, has repeatedly underscored the role of efficient spectrum management in promoting “shared prosperity” and achieving universal connectivity. By opening access to these new frequency bands, the Commission aims to ease network congestion and strengthen the resilience of Nigeria’s telecommunications backbone, a sector that remains a major contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The virtual inquiry on the draft roadmap and guidelines will hold from January 19 to 20, 2026.
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