The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has convened a stakeholders’ forum to examine the level of competition in the voice and data segments of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.
The forum, held on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, brought together regulators, industry experts, and key private sector stakeholders to review market dynamics and promote fair competition in the telecoms sector.
Speaking at the event, the NCC emphasised the importance of evidence-based regulation in ensuring a competitive market that benefits consumers through improved service quality, innovation, and fair pricing. The study under review is expected to provide insights into market concentration, barriers to entry, and consumer welfare within the fast-evolving telecommunications landscape.
Participants at the forum included Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator, FCCPC South-West Zone; Mrs Omotayo Muhammad, Head of Competition and Tariff at the NCC; and Mary Iwelumo, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), among other industry stakeholders.
The NCC noted that collaboration with the FCCPC and other stakeholders remains critical to achieving its mandate of fostering a competitive, transparent, and consumer-friendly telecommunications market in Nigeria.
The outcome of the study is expected to guide future regulatory interventions aimed at strengthening competition and sustaining growth in the telecommunications industry.
