The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released its Q4 2025 Network Performance Reports, highlighting significant improvements in the quality and reach of telecommunications services across the country.
The reports provide comprehensive insights into network performance nationwide, enabling the Commission to monitor progress, identify gaps and guide targeted regulatory interventions. These include spectrum optimisation, infrastructure upgrades, quality-of-service enforcement, and the expansion of connectivity in underserved and rural areas.
Speaking on the development, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, said the reports reflect the Commission’s commitment to transparent, data-driven regulation and the continuous improvement of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
Maida explained that through collaboration with Ookla, the NCC is able to provide independent insights into real-world network performance and the lived experience of Nigerians across urban centres, rural communities, highways, and emerging 5G zones.
He further stated, “These reports enable us to track progress, identify gaps, and guide targeted regulatory interventions, ranging from spectrum optimisation and infrastructure upgrades to quality-of-service enforcement and the expansion of rural connectivity”, he said.
According to the reports, there has been a steady improvement in network quality, particularly in median download speeds across both urban and rural areas compared to Q3 2025. The data also shows that the video Quality of Experience gap between urban and rural areas has narrowed, while the strength of Nigeria’s 4G backbone continues to improve.
However, Maida acknowledged that challenges remain, especially in the areas of 5G coverage and inequalities in upload speeds. He noted that the NCC is actively engaging operators to address these issues, including gaps in mobile service coverage.
In 2025, over $1 billion in industry investment led to the deployment of more than 2,850 new network sites nationwide, significantly expanding coverage and capacity.
“Much of the progress reflected in today’s reports is a direct outcome of these investments”, Maida stated.
He further revealed that the NCC has secured commitments from operators to exceed their 2025 investment levels in 2026, with infrastructure development expected to continue at an even faster pace.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with industry stakeholders to translate these insights into improved service quality, stronger connectivity, and a more inclusive digital future for all Nigerians.
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