NCC To Launch Spectrum Roadmap 2026 – 2030, For Improved Connectivity in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has commenced consultative engagements with critical stakeholders prior to the launch of its National Spectrum Roadmap 2026 — 2030, as well as the opening of new spectrum bands in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for a trillion dollars digital economy.

The proposed National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 will drive Nigeria’s digital future through transparency and predictable spectrum regulation.

The Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this on Monday at a Spectrum Roadmap stakeholders’ consultation forum in Abuja.

Mr Maida said the initiative includes the Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 and guidelines for opening the lower 6GHz and 60GHz licence-exempt bands.

Represented by the Head of Spectrum Administration, Atiku Lawal, he said the measures aim to improve quality of service nationwide.

Mr Maida said: “Our national ambitions are growing. We want faster speeds, wider coverage, better service quality, stronger innovation and greater inclusion.

“This roadmap creates a transparent, predictable regulatory environment supporting investment, encouraging innovation, expanding access and improving service quality for all Nigerians.”

He said the lower 6GHz and 60GHz guidelines would unlock new capacity for high-speed, affordable and reliable connectivity.

“Spectrum is behind everything digital we do. Though invisible, it is indispensable to mobile, broadband, satellite, emergency and smart technologies,” Mr Maida said.

He added that every video call, online classroom, digital transaction and connected device in Nigeria relies on spectrum.

“We are preparing Nigeria for future data demands across homes, campuses, businesses, healthcare facilities and public spaces,” he said.

The Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Abraham Oshadami, said spectrum resources must serve every community.

“Today’s engagement reaffirms our commitment to expanding wireless broadband through foresight, fairness and national development goals,” Oshadami said.

Earlier, Atiku Lawal described the roadmap as more than a technical document, calling it a strategic blueprint for Nigeria’s digital future.

Speaking for Huawei, Dr Lola Fafore said the roadmap would drive innovation, boost broadband penetration and contribute significantly to national GDP.

The two-day forum will deliberate on initiatives shaping Nigeria’s digital future.