NCC to Convene Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Telecoms Market Competition »

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to convene a Stakeholder Consultative Forum as part of its ongoing study on the level of competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.

The forum, scheduled for January 13, 2025, in Lagos, is expected to bring together key industry players, policymakers and other stakeholders to deliberate on the state of competition in the country’s rapidly evolving telecoms sector.

The study is being carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), which was engaged by the NCC to conduct an independent, evidence-based assessment of the industry. The assessment focuses on market structure, competitive dynamics and the effectiveness of existing regulatory frameworks within the telecommunications space.

According to the Commission, the consultative forum will serve as a platform for reviewing preliminary findings from the study, gathering stakeholder input and strengthening regulatory strategies aimed at promoting fair competition, innovation and consumer protection.

The NCC has also invited industry stakeholders and members of the public to submit written contributions ahead of the forum. Submissions are to be sent to competitionstudy2025@ncc.gov.ng

The initiative, the Commission said, reflects its commitment to fostering a healthy competitive environment in the telecommunications sector, encouraging investment, improving service quality and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy.