Nigeria Unveils Dual Strategy to Improve Telecom Service Quality Nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to improving telecom service quality across the country, outlining a dual strategy that combines long-term infrastructure ......
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to improving telecom service quality across the country, outlining a dual strategy that combines long-term infrastructure expansion with immediate sector stabilisation measures.
According to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria’s longstanding connectivity challenges stem from years of underinvestment in infrastructure and operational constraints that have limited the ability of telecom operators to consistently deliver quality services. The government said it is addressing these issues through both structural reforms and short-term interventions.
On the long-term side, the government highlighted ongoing investments in nationwide fibre optic deployment under a special purpose framework known as Project BRIDGE. The initiative is designed to significantly expand open-access fibre infrastructure across the country, with rollout expected through the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) programme and related infrastructure projects. Authorities also noted that additional fibre rollouts are planned before the end of the year, alongside expanded satellite connectivity capacity. These investments are expected to close critical infrastructure gaps over the next three to five years and support more reliable broadband access across urban and rural areas.
The statement emphasised that these efforts are intended to transform Nigeria’s digital landscape, enabling citizens to access high-speed internet directly at homes and businesses, rather than relying heavily on mobile networks that often suffer from congestion and instability. Officials said the goal is to build a more resilient, inclusive, and modern digital infrastructure capable of supporting economic growth and digital transformation.
In parallel, the government outlined immediate reforms aimed at stabilising the telecommunications sector. These include tariff adjustments to reflect economic realities, measures to harmonise taxes and regulations, and broader macroeconomic reforms such as fuel subsidy removal and improvements in foreign exchange stability. According to the ministry, these steps are intended to create a more sustainable operating environment for telecom operators.
With the reforms in place, operators including MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom, and T2 (telecom operator Nigeria) are now expected to have greater financial and operational capacity to address network challenges and improve service delivery. The government said the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has also been empowered to strengthen oversight, enforce compliance with service standards, and monitor performance across the industry.
The Nigerian Communications Commission will continue to track network quality through periodic performance reports and user feedback channels, while also increasing engagement with operators to ensure faster resolution of service issues. The regulator is expected to take enforcement action where operators fail to meet required standards.
Looking ahead, the government said Nigerians should begin to see measurable improvements in call quality, data performance, and network coverage in the coming months. It stressed that operators who deliver improved services will be recognised, while those that fail to comply with standards will face regulatory consequences.
Overall, the statement reflects a renewed push by authorities to balance infrastructure investment with regulatory reform, with the aim of ensuring better value and more reliable telecom services for consumers across Nigeria.
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