{"id":581,"date":"2026-06-11T17:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=581"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:28:47","slug":"ncc-committed-to-sustainable-data-digital-transformation-for-1trn-economy-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=581","title":{"rendered":"NCC committed to sustainable data, digital transformation for $1trn economy &#8211;Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission, at its 109th meeting, reaffirms sustainable pathway to support the Federal Government in meeting consumers&#8217; data needs to advance digital transformation towards realising the country&#8217;s planned $1 trillion economy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>As the West African country intensifies efforts at attaining its planned $1 trillion economy in a few years ahead, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its readiness to support the Federal Government in meeting consumers&#8217; data needs for the much desired digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports the Governing Board of NCC restated this in a communiqu\u00e9 issued at the end of its recent 109th meeting, in Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"YUZ9JIKkvM\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=596\">NCC unveils strategies to address increasing data demand, limited infrastructure capacity<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cNCC unveils strategies to address increasing data demand, limited infrastructure capacity\u201d \u2014 ConsumerConnect \" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=596&amp;embed=true#?secret=Z7AcPAYu3A#?secret=YUZ9JIKkvM\" data-secret=\"YUZ9JIKkvM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Office of the Secretary to the Commission in the communiqu\u00e9 dated May 29, 2026, also said the Board reiterated that a structured approach would be the most &#8220;sustainable pathway&#8221; to meeting Nigeria\u2019s data needs over the next decade.<\/p>\n<p>The telecoms sector regulatory Commission as well noted the move is consistent with the government\u2019s digital transformation agenda, and the ultimate target of a $1 trillion economy.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of the Secretary to the Commission said the Board equally received updates on industry and operational matters as part of the Executive Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer&#8217;s Report.<\/p>\n<p>During the discussions, the Board considered major regulatory, strategic and collaborative issues impacting the telecommunications industry, and the broader Nigeria Digital Economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On QoS consumer compensation and tower investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the communiqu\u00e9, the Board reviewed the outcomes of the consumer-focused directive to MNOs to compensate subscribers for poor Quality of Service experiences in areas where prescribed service standards were not met in the telecoms space.<\/p>\n<p>The members examined the directive to Co-location and Infrastructure Sharing Licensees (TowerCos) to reinvest regulatory fines in infrastructure upgrades with measurable outcomes towards improving network resilience and service delivery to consumers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCC: Telcos <\/strong><strong>to <\/strong><strong>compensate 75m subscribers over poor service quality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In consonance with its consumer-centric approach to regulatory affairs, the Governing Board of the Commission revealed it particularly observed substantial progress in the implementation of the NCC&#8217;s recent directive to the Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for full compliance.<\/p>\n<p>The Board equally affirmed that implementation of the same policy directive has resulted in Telcos&#8217; compensations to over 75 million affected subscribers across the country&#8217;s digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>However, how would the telecoms industry regulators ascertain the MNOs&#8217; diligent application of this compensation regulation?<\/p>\n<p>The NCC disclosed that it acknowledged ongoing efforts at independently validating the network operators\u2019 claims while ensuring that all eligible subscribers receive compensations due to them.<\/p>\n<p>The Commission said it would further to&nbsp;&nbsp; telecoms consumers to continue their engagement with the Commission in this regard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Insight into operations of Co-location and Infrastructure Sharing Licensees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Speaking on operations of the Co-location and Infrastructure Sharing Licensees (TowerCos), the Board of NCC observed that TowerCos have only &#8220;partially complied&#8221; with the directive requiring the funding of Escrow Accounts with the full amount of the regulatory fines for infrastructure reinvestment in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>In regard to their operational efficiency till date, the Board restated the strategic importance of full compliance, to ensure the intended infrastructure improvements in the digital space are realised sustainably.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*The Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission, at its 109th meeting, reaffirms sustainable pathway to support the Federal Government in meeting consumers&#8217; 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