The Coalition for Inclusive Digital Growth has said Nigeria’s telecoms sector is pulling in major local and foreign investments due to a stable regulatory environment and expanding broadband coverage.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the coalition credited the Nigerian Communications Commission’s rural internet rollout and infrastructure push for boosting economic activity in underserved communities.
CIDG President, Peter Ezza, said the NCC under its Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Aminu Maida, has licensed more infrastructure firms and installed additional base stations, narrowing the connectivity gap in remote areas.
He noted that millions of rural dwellers now have access to online education, digital agricultural tools, and e-commerce platforms, linking them to wider markets.
“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,” Ezza said.
He added that beyond infrastructure, the Commission’s reforms are preparing the sector for 5G, fintech integration, e-commerce growth and stronger cybersecurity protections.
The coalition also pointed to NCC-led consumer awareness campaigns in rural areas, saying they have improved knowledge of online safety and boosted public trust in the digital economy.
CIDG urged the NCC to sustain the momentum, warning that continued rural connectivity will be key to meeting national growth and poverty reduction targets.
NCC policies attracting more telecoms, tech investors — CIDG
