The Nigerian Communications Commission has commenced a review of the National Telecommunications Policy 2000 (NTP), nearly three decades after its approval, citing rapid technological changes and evolving market realities that have outpaced the existing framework.
The Commission announced the commencement of the review process on Monday as it released a consultation paper seeking stakeholders’ inputs into the proposed changes to the policy.
The NCC said the review is aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s telecommunications policy to reflect current dynamics in digital services, internet governance, satellite communications, broadband expansion and universal access, while sustaining the sector’s role as a key driver of economic growth.
