The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Quarter 4 2025 Network Performance Report, revealing a significant upward trend in national connectivity driven by a $1 billion industry investment over the past year.
The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, said the commission’s shift toward transparent, data-driven regulation is beginning to yield tangible results for Nigerian subscribers.
“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,” he said.
“Today’s engagement reflects our commitment to the lived experience of Nigerians across cities, rural communities, highways, and emerging 5G zones,” Dr. Maida added.
While the report highlighted growth, Dr. Maida acknowledged persistent challenges within the sector, including 5G inconsistencies, upload inequality, and coverage gaps.
He assured the public that the commission is actively engaging with operators to resolve these technical bottlenecks through spectrum optimisation and stricter quality-of-service enforcement.
In his remarks, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, emphasised that the commission’s recent push for transparency is producing tangible benefits for Nigerian consumers.
Mr. Oshadami noted that proactive data sharing is no longer merely an administrative exercise but a guiding principle for the NCC.
“We believe that open access to information ensures that service providers remain accountable to consumers,” he stated.
He pointed to the NCC’s strategic partnership with Ookla, which led to the development of nationwide Network Coverage Maps. The maps serve as an objective tool for Nigerians to compare network quality across operators in specific locations.
Call to the Media
The NCC called on the media to serve as strategic partners in communicating ongoing reforms within the telecommunications sector. Mr. Oshadami urged journalists to engage critically with performance data to ensure that progress and accountability are accurately reported.
“It is important that stories of progress, accountability, and reform are accurately told and widely understood,” he said, while inviting feedback and recommendations to further strengthen sectoral growth.
Also speaking, the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, described journalists as indispensable allies in the expansion of Nigeria’s digital economy.
Mrs. Ukoha said that while the commission is committed to providing accurate and timely information, the responsibility of helping the public interpret and understand the data rests largely with the media.
“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,” she said.
Addressing challenges within the sector, the NCC spokesperson urged reporters to avoid sensationalism, advocating balanced reporting that reflects both existing hurdles and the innovations and investments being deployed to address them.