The government of Nigeria has identified the booming telecommunications industry, which has been spurred by the widespread use of digital technology by Nigerians, as a crucial factor in accelerating the push toward a digital economy. According to the National Communication Commission the newly built and deployed 5G network would improve communication services in Nigeria. Professor Umar Danbatta, NCC Executive Vice Chairman made this known at the NCC Day, 44th Kaduna International Trade Fair, Kaduna on Saturday.
Among the firms granted a 5G broadband license by the commission, one had already begun a commercial launch in Lagos. Prof. Danbatta reaffirmed the commission’s tireless endeavor to encourage more companies to switch to digital platforms, and he also said that the 5G network will be expanded to other areas of the nation over time. As of December 2022, the tele-density in Nigeria increased by 116.60 percentage points, and the number of active mobile telephone users surged to 222.571 million, he said.
Nigeria has recorded 83.73 percent mobile traffic.
As of 2022, approximately 84 million people in Nigeria were using the internet; this number is expected to grow to 117 million by 2027. However, by then, over half of the country’s residents should be available on the web, up from the nearly 40 percent who were available on the web in 2022. This is a positive sign that social media in Nigeria is prospering and can expand to meet the needs of more people. According to Statista, Nigeria has recorded 83.73 percent mobile traffic share, making it the second most popular country in Africa for mobile users. Despite the fact that mobile devices now account for more than 80% of all Internet traffic in the nation.
Prof. Danbatta, who was represented by Banji Ojo, Head of Consumer Protection and Advocacy, said that the commission acknowledged the telecommunication industry’s contribution to promoting the digital economy agenda and that the industry continues to provide the necessary digital stamina to support economic activity, in particular the work of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria and beyond. Information and communications technology is one of the fastest expanding sectors, providing a huge push for innovation and growth, as well as generating a great deal of new employment opportunities and enhancing international trade.
NCC is putting measures in place to ensure access to telecom services.
Moreover, NCC has also commenced a program to educate business owners in all six of the country’s geopolitical zones in digital literacy. They are said to be in accordance with the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy 2020-2030’s Digital Literacy and Skills Pillar. The goal was to help entrepreneurs create their export-ready products and service offerings and provide them the tools they need to succeed. Prof. Danbatta said Nigeria stands to gain a great deal from the commission’s work to expand access to digital services.
Some of the benefits for the country are that it makes room for business innovations, helps the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grow, and gives the country a competitive edge when it comes to job creation. Also, driving the change of the workforce and the growth of new services and industries. Furthermore, he claims that the commission has assumed responsibility for putting in place the essential measures to guarantee that Nigerians have access to telecom services as well as for regulating the economy by making our SMEs digitally compliant.
5G network will enhance Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure.
With this new trend, it is more important than ever for Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises to acquire the digital skills essential to compete on a global basis. Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure will be greatly enhanced with the introduction of the 5G network, which will provide faster connections, more network capacity, and decreased latency. Meanwhile, NCC has pledged to maintain its efforts to level the playing field for operators, encourage investment, and facilitate the supply of cutting-edge services to individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and large businesses.
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5G network will boost Nigeria telecom service – Teledensity in Nigeria increased by 116.60 percent as of Dec 2022. – Express your point of view.
Many things has been said concerning the introduction of 5G to the telecommunication company in the country but the major fact is the improvement of there services.
5G will be like improvement and advance service to those we have been using before so telecommunication can go well and fast in the country that will stop issue of bad connection
The extensive adoption of digital technology by Nigerians has been a driving force behind this development, making it an essential component in the acceleration of the transition toward a digital economy.
The Nigerian government has taken notice of the rapidly expanding telecommunications sector, which has been propelled forward by the increasing use of digital technology among Nigerians.
One of the companies that had been given a 5G broadband license by the commission had already started a commercial launch in Lagos.
In spite of the fact that mobile devices are now responsible for more than 80 percent of all Internet traffic in the country
This is a promising indicator that social media in Nigeria is thriving and has room to grow to accommodate the requirements of a larger population.
The commission recognized the importance of the telecom sector in advancing the digital economy agenda and noted that the sector continues to supply the essential digital resilience to underpin economic activity.
The commission’s efforts to broaden access to digital services would likely result in significant benefits for the Nigerian government.
The implementation of a 5G network would result in significant improvements to the country of Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure we should embrace it
5G network will boost Nigeria telecom service. This is very good since it will improve Telecoms of our country.
It is expected that 5G will be an advancement and enhancement on the services already in use, allowing for faster and more reliable communications across the country and putting an end to problems caused by intermittent connections.
The commission is in charge of regulating the economy and ensuring that small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria are digitally compliant and have access to telecom services.
There will be no more lagging or dropped calls thanks to 5G’s vast improvements over previous generations of wireless technology. I’m just anticipating the launch in my area.
It is really nice the commission in charge has decided to carry on with the responsibility of putting in place the essential measures to guarantee that Nigerians have access to telecom services as well as for regulating the economy.
This is very true. The 5G is important for the telecom business. It will help to make network easier and faster. That’s a good thing to behold.
It is certain that 5G network will boost Nigeria telecom service because we have the population and fastest growing community in digital technology.
Nigeria is one of the fastest growing country in digital technology. Introduction of 5G network will boost Nigeria telecom service.
This is evidence that social media in Nigeria is thriving and has the potential to grow to accommodate the needs of additional users.
This is a positive sign that social media is prospering in Nigeria and has room to expand in order to meet the needs of a wider population.