Nigeria's NCC demands new telco capital for network upgrade
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Nigeria's Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on telecommunications companies to inject fresh capital for upgrading network infrastructure. This move aims to enhance service quality and support the recent 80% drop in telecom complaints. The NCC also warned tower companies of sanctions if service quality standards are not maintained.
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- •The NCC issued the capital demand on April 28, 2026, targeting Nigerian telecom operators.
- •Telecom complaints in Nigeria fell by 80% as of April 27, 2026, according to NCC data.
- •The NCC threatened sanctions against tower companies failing to meet service quality requirements.
- •The capital injection is intended to fund network upgrades to sustain and improve telecom services.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian telecom companies comply with the NCC's capital demand network infrastructure will improve, potentially leading to better service quality and further reduction in consumer complaints.
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