NCC reports improved network quality, tackles coverage gaps, upload speed challenges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is intensifying efforts to address gaps in mobile network coverage and inequalities in upload speeds, even as new data shows steady improvements in overall network performance nationwide.
Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, disclosed this while presenting the 2025 Fourth Quarter Network Performance Reports. He said the data revealed noticeable improvements in network quality, particularly in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas, compared to the third quarter of 2025.
Maida noted that over one billion dollars was invested in Nigeria’s telecoms sector in 2025, leading to the deployment of more than 2,850 new sites to expand coverage and boost capacity nationwide.
He explained that the quarterly reports enable the commission to track progress, identify gaps and guide targeted regulatory interventions, stressing that the NCC remains committed to transparent, data-driven regulation.
According to him, operators have also pledged to exceed their 2025 investment levels in 2026, while improvements were recorded in video quality experience and the strength of Nigeria’s 4G backbone.
Also speaking, the Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Engr. Abraham Oshadami, said transparency remains a guiding principle of the commission, noting that the partnership with Ookla has helped provide independent insights into real-world network performance and improve accountability across the industry.
He added that the quarterly reports are designed to offer consistent, nationwide data on network performance, with the Q4 2025 report showing measurable improvements in service quality and user experience.
In her remarks, the Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, said the commission is committed to ensuring that accurate and timely data is properly communicated to the public. She urged the media to highlight both progress and challenges, while reflecting investments, innovations and ongoing reforms in the sector.
Benita Ibrahim
