The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a pivotal Public Inquiry to lock in regulatory frameworks for the 60 GHz “V-Band” and lower 6 GHz spectrum bands, alongside its Spectrum Roadmap 2025–2030, aiming to slash congestion and unleash multi-gigabit wireless speeds in Nigeria’s bustling tech hubs like Ikeja’s Computer Village.
Scheduled virtually for January 19-20 under Section 58 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the two-day event calls on stakeholders—hardware importers, telecom firms, tech innovators, and consumers—to shape guidelines that will supercharge Wi-Fi 6 deployments, 5G expansion, satellite-to-device services, and IoT growth. These bands promise fibre-like throughput for high-density zones where bandwidth strains have hit breaking point, directly supporting Nigeria’s 2030 broadband targets and economic leap.
NCC’s Head of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, underscored the stakes: “Our commitment is to create a regulatory environment that anticipates technological shifts and actively enables them. Refining the 60 GHz and 6 GHz guidelines ensures resilient, globally competitive digital infrastructure. This Inquiry is a vital platform for stakeholders to drive innovation, enhance consumer experience, and cement Nigeria’s lead in Africa’s digital arena.”
Strategic Spectrum Roadmap Highlights
The Spectrum Roadmap 2025–2030 stands as the Inquiry’s centrepiece, plotting a market-led path to bridge the digital divide through strategic allocations for emerging tech. It prioritises investments in high-capacity bands to handle exploding data demands from streaming, remote work, and smart devices, while fostering competition and affordability.
By targeting the lower 6 GHz for Wi-Fi 6, NCC eyes low-latency applications critical for e-commerce, education, and healthcare in urban clusters. The 60 GHz V-Band, meanwhile, unlocks ultra-high speeds for short-range, high-density uses like VR hubs and data centres, ensuring devices in Nigeria align with international standards.
Industry players must register via the NCC portal to join the virtual sessions, where inputs will refine draft rules on licensing, interference mitigation, and market access. This proactive spectrum stewardship positions Nigeria as Africa’s digital vanguard, countering congestion in legacy bands and paving the way for resilient infrastructure amid rising cyber and connectivity needs.
The Inquiry arrives amid NCC’s parallel push on Satellite D2D consultations, signalling a holistic 2026 agenda to harmonise terrestrial and space-based networks for nationwide inclusion. Tech ecosystems from Lagos to Abuja stand to gain, with importers assured of compliant gear and users promised seamless gigabit access.
