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  • NCC Begins Policy Review Workshop on National Telecommunications Framework

    NCC Begins Policy Review Workshop on National Telecommunications Framework

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a two-day Stakeholders’ Policy Review Workshop in Lagos to deliberate on the review of the National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) 2000, with stakeholders converging at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, to assess the trajectory of the sector and chart the next phase of Nigeria’s digital economy.

    In his opening remarks, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the communications sector has moved beyond being a standalone industry to becoming a foundational ecosystem for national development.

    “The communications sector has evolved from an isolated vertical into a foundational ecosystem,” Maida said, stressing the need for stronger policy frameworks to address emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Satellite Broadband, the Internet of Things (IoT), Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII), Digital Sovereignty, Network Resilience, Sustainable Innovation and Quality of Experience (QoE).

    He added that modern regulation must also respond more urgently to cybersecurity, data governance, digital financing and online safety.
    Citing projections from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), the NCC chief noted that strategic digitisation of agriculture, manufacturing, transport and trade could contribute an additional two percent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), create up to two million jobs and generate about 1.6 trillion naira in tax revenue.

    “The strategic digitisation of key sectors of the economy will unlock significant value for Nigeria, not just in GDP growth but in jobs and revenue generation,” he said.

    The workshop brought together key stakeholders and industry figures including former NCC Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, alongside other sector leaders, regulators and private sector participants, who are contributing to discussions on the evolution and legacy of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000, strategies for bridging the digital divide, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and aligning Nigeria’s telecom ecosystem with global best practices.

    Technical sessions also examined stakeholder feedback on the Commission’s policy proposals, as well as pathways toward a more resilient, inclusive and future-ready digital economy.

  • NCC Drives Green Telecoms Push for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

    NCC Drives Green Telecoms Push for Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

    The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainability in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector through policies that encourage renewable energy adoption, energy‑efficient infrastructure and responsible electronic waste management.

    This position was highlighted in a keynote address delivered at the Green Conference on behalf of Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission.

    Represented by Mr Shuaibu Swade, the Commission’s head of Projects, the NCC leadership noted that telecommunications now sit at the critical intersection of connectivity and environmental sustainability.

    “As a telecommunications regulator, we stand at the intersection of connectivity and sustainability. Telecommunications is the backbone of the digital economy, but it must also become a backbone of environmental responsibility.”

    The Commission noted that the expansion of digital infrastructure across Nigeria presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for the sector to reduce carbon emissions.

    According to the NCC, telecom operators are increasingly adopting energy‑efficient technologies and renewable‑powered base stations as part of the industry’s transition towards greener infrastructure.

    The regulator also highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting infrastructure sharing among operators, encouraging renewable energy solutions for telecom towers and improving responsible management of electronic waste generated by digital equipment.

    In addition, the NCC is strengthening Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting standards across the telecommunications ecosystem to improve transparency and accountability on sustainability practices.

    Industry stakeholders at the conference observed that green telecommunications networks are not only environmentally responsible but also economically beneficial, as they reduce operational costs, improve network resilience and expand connectivity to underserved communities.

    The Commission emphasised that digital technologies themselves help reduce emissions by enabling remote work, digital services and smart solutions that reduce the need for travel and other carbon‑intensive activities.

    “The future of connectivity must be green,” the message concluded. “And the time to act is now.”