NCC concludes stakeholder workshop on National Telecommunications Policy review

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded a two-day stakeholder policy review workshop aimed at updating Nigeria’s National Telecommunications Policy (NTP) of 2000, in a move to strengthen the country’s evolving digital and regulatory framework.

The workshop brought together industry stakeholders who participated in structured working groups focused on key thematic areas shaping the future of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

The discussions covered licensing and market access, technical regulation and spectrum management, consumer affairs and online safety, national and international collaboration, emerging technologies, economic regulation, universal access and service, internet and satellite communications, cybersecurity and trust, as well as capacity development and research.

The Nigerian Communications Commission emphasized that the review process reflects its commitment to a participatory and inclusive regulatory approach that engages stakeholders across the digital ecosystem.

The Commission further invited public contributions to the ongoing policy update process, encouraging stakeholders to submit proposals and memoranda to inform the development of a revised National Telecommunications Policy.

Officials noted that the review is expected to modernize Nigeria’s telecommunications framework in line with global developments in emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion.