The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has unveiled its Network Performance Report for the fourth quarter (Q4) 2025, indicating that the country’s telecommunications industry recorded about $1billion investments within the review period.

The Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, data-driven regulation, and continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, who made the disclosure during a media engagement and luncheon to formally unveil the report, said the initiative reflects the Commission’s resolve to strengthen accountability and improve the quality of experience for telecommunications consumers nationwide.

“This 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 also disclosed that the Q4 2025 report has boosted the ability of the Commission to track progress, identify performance gaps, and guide targeted regulatory interventions, including spectrum optimisation, infrastructure upgrades, quality-of-service enforcement, and the expansion of rural connectivity.

According to him, the data shows clear and steady improvements in network quality, particularly in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas, when compared with Q3 2025 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.

While acknowledging persistent challenges—such as inequalities in upload speeds and gaps in 5G services, the EVC assured stakeholders that the Commission is actively engaging operators to address coverage shortfalls and service disparities.

Highlighting the role of industry investment, Dr. Maida disclosed that over $1 billion was invested in the telecommunications sector in 2025, resulting in the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide.

“Much of the progress reflected in today’s reports is a direct outcome of these investments,” he said, adding that operators have committed to exceeding their 2025 investment levels in 2026.

He expressed optimism that sustained collaboration between the NCC and industry stakeholders would translate into better connectivity, improved service quality, and a more inclusive digital future for all Nigerians.

Dr. Maida emphasized that transparency has become a guiding principle of the NCC’s regulatory approach, noting that open access to information strengthens the industry, builds public trust, and reinforces operator accountability.

He recalled that the Commission, in partnership with Ookla, developed nationwide Network Coverage Maps to help consumers objectively compare network quality across locations and operators. This collaboration also led to the introduction of Quarterly Network Performance Reports, beginning with the Q3 2025 report published in October 2025.

“Our objective is straightforward: to share key insights, highlight industry performance, and provide clarity on trends that matter to both consumers and stakeholders,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services ECTS of the Commission, Engr. Abraham Oshadami in a statement at the event, described the engagement as critical to fostering a healthy and sustainable telecommunications sector.

He said: “The work you do informing the public, shaping narratives, and guiding national conversations is critical to the health and sustainability of the telecommunications sector.” He commended the media for its role in public enlightenment.

Head, Public Affairs of the Commission, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and the generation of accurate, timely, and well-interpreted data.

“We have the responsibility to ensure that this data is properly understood and correctly communicated to the Nigerian public. In this effort, our media partners are indispensable,” Ukoha stated.

She explained that the session was designed to provide journalists with both the data and the context behind it, enabling accurate reporting and preventing misinterpretation.

Mrs. Ukoha urged the media to adopt constructive framing in reporting industry data one that acknowledges challenges while also highlighting progress, solutions, investments, innovation, and improvements in quality of service and experience.

“Your reporting shapes investor confidence, consumer trust, and policy direction. It influences how Nigerians understand the technologies that power their daily lives,” she said.

The Commission observed that its quarterly performance reports offer rich material for daily news coverage, feature stories, investigative reporting, background analysis, and sector monitoring dashboards used by newsrooms.

It further reaffirmed its openness to collaboration, thoughtful engagement, and responsible journalism that accurately reflects the realities, challenges, achievements, and future of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.