CITIZENS COMPASS— The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the weekend, called for comments on its newly released regulatory draft documents.
The dual document was aimed at strengthening the country’s communications sector and fast-tracking the deployment of ultra-high-speed wireless connectivity over the next five years.
To that effect, the Commission has invited industry stakeholders and members of the public to come forward with their comments.
In a public notice issued in line with its statutory responsibilities under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, the Commission announced the publication of a Draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector (2025–2030) and Draft Guidelines for the Use of the 60 GHz License-Exempt Band for Multi-Gigabit Wireless Systems.
The notice, dated December 19, 2025, and signed by the NCC’s Head of Public Affairs Department, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, stated that both documents are available on the Commission’s website for public access and review.
According to NCC, the proposed five-year Spectrum Roadmap sets out its strategic vision for spectrum planning, allocation, and management between 2025 and 2030. The roadmap is designed to promote efficient spectrum utilisation, support the deployment of emerging technologies, expand broadband penetration, and ensure that Nigeria’s spectrum policies remain aligned with global best practices in the communications industry.
The Commission further explained that the draft guidelines on the use of the 60 GHz license-exempt band provide a clear regulatory framework for the deployment of high-capacity, short-range wireless systems capable of delivering multi-gigabit data speeds. The 60 GHz band is expected to play a critical role in enabling next-generation use cases such as high-density urban broadband, fixed wireless access, enterprise connectivity, and wireless backhaul solutions.
Pursuant to Section 58 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, the NCC has called on network operators, equipment manufacturers, consumer advocacy groups, industry stakeholders, and the general public to review the draft documents and submit their comments and recommendations.
All submissions are to be sent electronically to ygibrahim@ncc.gov.ng, yabdulkadir@ncc.gov.ng, and jdavid@ncc.gov.ng no later than Friday, January 16, 2025. The Commission emphasised that stakeholder input will be vital in refining the proposed frameworks to foster innovation, attract investment, enhance competition, and promote sustainable growth in Nigeria’s communications sector.
