NCC: Telecoms industry attracts over $1bn in investments, set for improved QoS

*Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, affirms the policy decision to allow service providers to raise tariffs has restored ‘investor confidence’ in the sector, improving network growth and Quality of Service towards making Nigeria competitive in the global telecoms ecosystem

Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect

Following the recent to market-driven pricing the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) effected in the sector earlier, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the regulatory decision attracted over $1 billion in investments in 2025.

ConsumerConnect reports Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of NCC, stated this at a recent media interactive forum held in Lagos.

Maida said the policy decision to allow the network operators to make 50 percent tariff increments between January and February this year, after almost a decade of stagnant pricing, had culminated in such investments in the industry.

The telecoms sector regulatory Commission noted the policy shift was designed to allow the MNOs to adjust their tariffs to reflect the true cost of providing services with a view to attracting investments and improving the Quality of Service (QoS).

The EVC/CEO also explained that the Commission’s decision to adopt market-driven pricing at the time had sent a strong signal to investors that the sector is open for business, and that the regulatory environment in Nigeria is conducive to investments.

He affirmed the move had restored investor confidence in the sector, reversing a trend of underinvestment that slowed network growth and service quality improvements.

According to him, new telecoms assets have started arriving in Nigeria since June this year couples with network expansion and upgrades already underway across the country.

Maida stated the fresh investments are expected to improve network coverage and MNOs’ Quality of Service (QoS).

This development is particularly committed to network expansion in rural areas, where access to reliable Internet and mobile services is currently limited.

The NCC Executive Vice-Chairman said the effort is expected to address capacity challenges, and ensure that Nigeria remains competitive in the global telecoms space.

QoS and increasing demand for data, Internet services

Underscoring the significance of fresh investments in the telecommunications sector,

In regard to increasing demand for data and internet services, Dr. Maida noted the current investments are expected to help the Mobile Network Operators to meet the growing needs of their customers.

The Chief Executive of the Commission further touched on the expected improvement of QoS, which the telecoms operators pledged to make within three months after the latest tariff increments.

Dr. Maida explained that improved service quality is a process that requires about nine months to achieve.

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