The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, reaffirming its commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation and continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Speaking at a media engagement on the release of the reports, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the Commission’s approach to regulation is anchored on openness, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making.
“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,” Dr. Maida said.
He explained that the Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports were released within this context to enable the Commission track progress, identify performance gaps, and guide targeted regulatory interventions. According to him, these interventions include spectrum optimisation, infrastructure upgrades, quality-of-service enforcement, and the expansion of rural connectivity.
The reports show clear and steady improvements in network quality, particularly in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas when compared to Q3 2025 performance. Dr. Maida noted that the video Quality of Experience gap between urban and rural areas has narrowed, while the strength and reliability of the nation’s 4G backbone continue to improve.
He acknowledged that challenges remain in the industry, especially gaps in 5G services and inequalities in upload speeds highlighted in the reports. However, he said the Commission is actively engaging operators to address these issues, including persistent gaps in mobile service coverage.
Dr. Maida also disclosed that over $1 billion in industry investment in 2025 resulted in the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide, significantly expanding coverage and capacity. He added that the Commission has secured commitments from operators to exceed their 2025 investment levels in 2026, with infrastructure deployment continuing across the country.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, underscored the Commission’s belief that transparency strengthens the telecommunications industry, builds public trust, and reinforces accountability among operators.
“We believe that open access to information strengthens the industry, builds public trust, and reinforces accountability among operators. This is why the Commission continues to proactively share data and insights on industry performance, to support informed decision-making and ensure service providers remain accountable to consumers,” Oshadami said.
He noted that the NCC’s partnership with Ookla led to the development of nationwide Network Coverage Maps and the commencement of Quarterly Network Performance Reports, designed to provide consistent, independent, and data-driven insights into network performance 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 engage with stakeholders on its findings,” he said.
Engr. Oshadami stated that the objective of the media engagement was to share key insights from the report, highlight industry performance trends, and improve public understanding of developments in the telecommunications sector. He added that early indicators show measurable improvements in network performance and in the overall Quality of Experience delivered to consumers.
Both officials reaffirmed the NCC’s commitment to continued collaboration with industry stakeholders and the media to translate performance insights into better connectivity, improved service quality, and a more inclusive digital future for all Nigerians.
