PolicyRegulatory ActionMay 21, 2026
NCC starts rewriting Nigeria’s 26-year telecom policy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a review of Nigeria's telecommunications policy, which is 26 years old. The NCC stated that the current framework is no longer adequate.
Key Takeaways
- The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced a review of Nigeria’s 26-year-old telecommunications policy.
- The NCC said the current framework is no longer adequate.
- The policy under review has governed Nigeria’s telecom sector for 26 years.
- The announcement was published on May 21, 2026.
Why It Matters
The NCC’s review signals that Nigeria’s existing telecom rules are being treated as outdated, which matters because the policy framework shapes how the sector is governed. For operators and investors, the key issue is that a 26-year-old policy is now formally under reconsideration by the regulator. The broader ecosystem implication is that rulemaking, not just network expansion, is back in focus. Watch for the NCC’s next public step in the review process and any draft policy language that follows.
Read full article at thecable.ng