Stable policies, rural internet push driving telecoms investment Boom in Nigeria — Coalition

Nigeria’s telecommunications industry is attracting record levels of local and foreign investment, thanks to a stable regulatory framework and expanding broadband penetration, the Coalition for Inclusive Digital Growth (CIDG) has said.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, CIDG credited the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for spearheading rural internet rollout and infrastructure expansion, which it said is spurring economic activity in previously underserved communities.

CIDG President, Peter Ezza, noted that under the leadership of Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida, the NCC has licensed more infrastructure providers and overseen the installation of additional base stations, significantly reducing Nigeria’s connectivity gap.

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“Millions of rural dwellers now enjoy access to online education, digital agriculture solutions, and e-commerce platforms that connect them to wider markets,” Ezza said. “Investors will always go where there is predictability, security, and growth potential.

The NCC has provided clear policy direction, created incentives for network expansion, and upheld industry standards that make Nigeria an attractive destination for telecoms and tech investments.”

He added that the Commission’s reforms go beyond physical infrastructure, preparing the sector for 5G rollout, deeper fintech integration, robust e-commerce growth, and stronger cybersecurity measures.

The coalition also commended NCC-led consumer awareness programmes in rural communities, saying they have enhanced knowledge of online safety and boosted public trust in Nigeria’s digital economy.

CIDG urged the NCC to maintain its current momentum, stressing that sustained rural connectivity will be critical to meeting the country’s national growth objectives and poverty reduction targets.