5G Technology: NCC, Swedfund sign MoU to strengthen network security and trust

*The Nigerian Communications Commission signs a grant agreement with Swedfund, Swedish Development Finance Institution, to enhance the security and reliability of the 5G networks, stating the Fifth-Generation mobile technology brings faster speeds, low delays, and supports millions of telecoms consumers’ connected devices

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

As part of measures to heighten the security and reliability of the West African country’s 5G networks in the telecoms space, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has signed a grant agreement with Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution, in Abuja, FCT.

ConsumerConnect reports the NCC, which disclosed this development in a recent note via its verified social media account, affirmed the Fifth-Generation (5G) mobile technology “brings faster speeds, low delays, and supports millions of connected devices.”

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The NCC, however, noted the technology also introduces new security risks due to its complex infrastructure and multiple network vendors in the telecoms ecosystem.

As regards the overarching objective of the collaborative effort with Swedfund, the telecoms sector regulatory Commission stated: “Through this partnership, the NCC aims to develop a risk-based framework to ensure that 5G and future network systems are designed, deployed, and operated securely.

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It reiterated that “security and trust remain central to Nigeria’s digital future.”

“As 5G supports key sectors, such as power, healthcare, transport, and education, this initiative will help strengthen public confidence, protect national interests, and build a safer, more resilient digital economy,” said the NCC.