NCC launches Quarter 4 2025 Network Performance Report

CITIZENS COMPASS— The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has highlighted the agency’s commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation and the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem just as it released the Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports.

Citizens Compass reports that NCC is the apex regulator of Nigeria’s Telecommunications Industry.

Maida spoke in Abuja at the recent launch of the NCC’s Quarter 4 2025 Network Performance Report which reflects NCC’s commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation and the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

According to him: Today’s engagement reflects our commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation and the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. Through our collaboration with Ookla, we are providing independent insights into real-world network performance and the lived experience of Nigerians across cities, rural communities, highways, and emerging 5G zones. It is in this context that we have released the Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports.

These reports enable us to track progress, identify gaps, and guide targeted regulatory interventions—ranging from spectrum optimisation and infrastructure upgrades to quality-of-service enforcement and the expansion of rural connectivity.

The data shows clear and steady improvements in network quality, particularly in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas, especially when compared to Q3 performance. Notably, the video Quality of Experience gap between urban and rural areas has narrowed, and the strength of our 4G backbone continues to improve.

The industry is not without challenges, as reflected in gaps in 5G services and inequalities in upload speeds highlighted in the reports. However, we are actively engaging with operators to address these issues, including gaps in mobile service coverage.

In 2025, over $1 billion in industry investment resulted in the deployment of more than 2,850 new sites to expand both coverage and capacity nationwide. Much of the progress reflected in today’s reports is a direct outcome of these investments.

We have secured commitments from operators to exceed their 2025 investment levels in 2026, with infrastructure investments continuing in earnest.

We look forward to continued collaboration with industry stakeholders as we translate these insights into better connectivity, improved service quality, and a more inclusive digital future for all Nigerians.

In his opening remarks, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, who spoke at the media engagement on the launch, appreciated the media for its key roles in information dissemination.

He said transparency by NCC has become a guiding principle that underpins its regulatory approach.

According to him: We appreciate your presence at this briefing, particularly as partners who play a critical role in informing the public and shaping understanding of developments in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Your engagement is important to us, and we do not take it for granted.

At the Nigerian Communications Commission, transparency for us has become a guiding principle that underpins our regulatory approach.

We believe that open access to information strengthens the industry, builds public trust, and reinforces accountability among operators. It is for this reason that the Commission continues to proactively share data and insights on industry performance, not only to support informed decision-making, but also to ensure that service providers remain accountable to consumers.

Last year, the Commission deepened this commitment by partnering with Ookla to develop nationwide Network Coverage Maps. These maps provide consumers with an objective tool to compare network quality across locations and operators. As part of this same partnership, we commenced the publication of Quarterly Network Performance Reports, designed to offer consistent, data-driven insights into how networks are performing across the country.

The first of these reports—the Q3 2025 Network Performance Report—was published in October last year. Today, we are pleased to formally present the Q4 2025 Network Performance Report and to engage with you on its findings.

The objective of this interaction is straightforward: to share key insights from the report, highlight how the industry is performing, and provide clarity on trends that matter to both consumers and stakeholders. As you will see from the presentations this morning, our collective efforts are beginning to yield positive results. We are observing measurable improvements in network performance and, importantly, in the Quality of Experience delivered to consumers.

We regard the media as strategic partners in this journey. It is important that stories of progress, accountability, and reform are accurately told and widely understood. As you listen today, we encourage you to engage critically, take note of the data presented, and help amplify these stories to the public. We welcome your questions, insights, and recommendations.

Once again, thank you for your continued partnership and for being part of this important conversation.

In his remarks, the Head of Public Affairs Department, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha who spoke at the presentation of the NCC Quarterly Industry Network Performance Reports at the Commission’s Head Office in Abuja, said:

The Commission had in the past affirmed its commitment to accountability and transparency, and a data-driven approach in implementing its mandate. Part of this commitment is the drive to generate accurate, transparent, and timely data. Consequently, we have the responsibility to ensure that this data is properly understood, well‑interpreted, and correctly communicated to the Nigerian public. And in this effort, you, our media partners, are indispensable.

Our objective today is straightforward: to deepen your understanding of the NCC’s quarterly performance data and to equip you with practical insights on how best to integrate these findings into your reporting.

Therefore, this session gives you access not only to the data itself, but also to the context behind it, context that ensures accuracy, prevents misinterpretation, and ultimately enhances the quality of information reaching the public.

In reporting industry data to Nigerians and the world, we encourage what we call constructive framing, which does not mean ignoring sectoral challenges, far from it. Rather, it means presenting issues in a way that highlights progress alongside challenges, shows the solutions being deployed, reflects the investments and innovations shaping the sector, recognizes improvements in quality of service and experience, and supports industry resilience.

Our quarterly performance reports provide rich material for daily news coverage, feature stories, data‑driven investigative reporting, background analysis for interviews, and sector monitoring dashboards used by your newsrooms.

Ladies and gentlemen, we value your partnership. Your reporting shapes the national narrative around telecommunications. It affects investor confidence, consumer trust, and policy direction. It influences how Nigerians understand the technologies that power their daily lives.

As we present the Q4 Industry Performance Reports today, we do so in the spirit of collaboration. We look forward to meaningful engagements, thoughtful questions, and impactful stories that reflect the realities of our industry, its challenges, its victories, and its future.

Thank you for your professionalism and continued commitment to responsible journalism.