The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has opened a public input to its draft five-year spectrum roadmap and proposed regulatory framework for the use of the 60 GHz license-exempt band.
A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, indicated that the Commission had published two draft documents for review by industry stakeholders and the general public.
The first document titled ‘Draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector 2025–2030’ outlined the regulatory commission’s approach to planning, allocation, and management of radio frequency spectrum over the next five years.
Specifically, the roadmap is designed to optimize spectrum use, support emerging technologies such as 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), expand broadband access nationwide, and align Nigeria’s spectrum policy with global best practices.
The primary priorities of the draft document include bridging the digital divide, attracting investment through flexible licensing, improving quality of service, and fostering innovation across the sector.
The second document for the use of the 60 GHz license-exempt band sets out a draft guideline for the 60 GHz license-exempt band, covering frequencies from 57 to 66 GHz.
The framework proposes a regulatory model that allows short-range, high-capacity wireless systems to operate without individual licenses, including high-speed Wi-Fi, fixed wireless access, and enterprise connectivity solutions capable of delivering multi-gigabit per second data rates.
The Commission maintained that this approach would support broadband expansion in urban centres as well as underserved areas.
Ukoha stated that in accordance with Section 58 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, the NCC would entertain comments and recommendations from telecommunications operators, equipment manufacturers, consumer groups, and other interested parties on the draft documents.
According to her, submissions of such comments/inputs to be sent electronically to the Commission’s designated email addresses should be received no later than Friday, January 16, 2026
The NCC spokesperson stressed that stakeholders’ contributions would be crucial to fine-tuning the documents and ensuring that Nigeria’s spectrum policy framework continues to promote innovation, competition, and sustainable growth in the communications sector.
