The Nigerian Communications Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening Nigeria’s digital economy, signalling a renewed regulatory and policy push aimed at accelerating investment, innovation and consumer protection in the telecoms sector.
Speaking at the Enugu Tech Festival, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Aminu Maida, described the event as evidence of the rapid pace of Nigeria’s digital transformation and the growing role of sub-national governments in driving technology-led growth.
Maida said the expansion of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector was the outcome of deliberate reforms and a stable regulatory framework designed to encourage competition, attract capital and safeguard consumers. He noted that the industry’s progress had positioned Nigeria to better compete 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 said.
He disclosed that the Commission and industry stakeholders are undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy to align it with emerging technologies, evolving consumer needs and global best practices. The revised framework, he said, would be more modern, inclusive and consumer-centric, providing a stronger foundation for future sector growth.
Maida also commended Peter Mbah for Enugu State’s digital acceleration roadmap, describing it as a model for how states can leverage technology to drive economic development, attract investment and create jobs.
According to the NCC boss, the federal government’s digital agenda under President Bola Tinubu is already delivering measurable outcomes. He cited the rise in Nigeria’s active mobile lines to over 179 million, attributing the growth to policy continuity and sector-focused leadership under the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.
Industry analysts say the NCC’s renewed policy drive and engagement with innovation hubs such as the Enugu Tech Festival underline the regulator’s intention to sustain telecoms sector momentum at a time when digital infrastructure is increasingly central to productivity, financial inclusion and economic diversification.
With mobile connectivity, data services and digital platforms now key drivers of growth, stakeholders expect the ongoing policy review to unlock fresh investments, strengthen consumer confidence and position Nigeria’s telecoms industry for its next phase of expansion.
