By Uche VeraTelecommunications operators in Nigeria are set to invest approximately ₦1.4 trillion in expanding their network infrastructure, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known while speaking at a stakeholder forum, stating that the planned investment would be directed at strengthening network capacity, improving service quality, and extending coverage across the country.
He explained that the investment would support the rollout of additional base transceiver stations, fibre-optic infrastructure, and other critical facilities needed to meet the increasing demand for data and voice services.
According to him, the initiative is also expected to improve connectivity in rural and underserved communities.
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Maida noted that the NCC remains committed to collaborating with telecom operators to ensure the timely implementation of the expansion plans in line with national broadband and digital economy goals. He added that the commission would continue to provide a stable regulatory framework to encourage further investments in the sector.
The telecommunications sector remains one of Nigeria’s key contributors to economic growth, and the planned ₦1.4 trillion network expansion is expected to enhance service delivery and support the country’s digital transformation drive.