The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and stakeholder in the telecommunications industry have met at an NCC organized engagement forum to dicsuss Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030, as well as guidelines for the use of the 60GHz band for multi-gigabit wireless systems and the lower part of the 6GHz band for WiFi-6 services in Nigeria.
The meeting was designed to gather industry input to guide policy direction on spectrum planning, allocation and utilisation, particularly in emerging frequency bands critical for high-speed broadband, next-generation wireless services and improved digital access nationwide.
The engagement was held at the Auditorium of the Communications and Digital Economy Complex, NCC Annex Office, Mbora, Abuja. It brought together key stakeholders from government, industry and international development partners to deliberate on efficient spectrum management and future digital connectivity in the country.
The NCC said the outcomes of the discussions would inform regulatory frameworks that support innovation, investment and the expansion of reliable communication services across Nigeria.
Officials of the NCC present at the forum included the Head of the Spectrum Administration Department, Engr. Atiku Lawal; Head of Fixed Networks and Converged Services, Engr. Gidado Maigana Ahmed; Head of Spectrum Assignment, Mr. Abubakar Hammanyaji; and Head of Spectrum Planning, Dr. Joseph Emeshili.
Other participants included the Deputy Director, Huawei Business Environment and Affairs Nigeria, Dr. Nihinlola Fafore, and the Country Lead, Digital Access Programme of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Mr. Idongesit Udo.
