The Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to delivering world-class telecommunications services in Nigeria.
He made the remarks at a stakeholders’ meeting recently in Abuja, pointing out the Commission’s determination to ensure that Nigerians accesses “high-quality, reliable, and affordable communication services”.
He stayed that just as internet usage had become essential to daily life of average Nigerians, “our role at the NCC is to not only ensure accessibility, but to enhance service delivery for consumers.”
The NCC boss listed Nigeria’s significant progress in the telecommunications sector, pointing out that the country is now ranked among the top internet users globally.
With an estimated 132 million internet connections out of the 5 billion internet users worldwide, Nigeria has emerged as a key player in the digital sphere.
According to him: “Nigerians spend an average of four hours and 20 minutes on social media daily, far above the global average, underscoring how deeply embedded digital interaction is in our lives.
“In 2024, Nigeria’s daily data usage averaged 336 gigabytes per second, marking a 39% increase from the previous year, a clear indication of the data-driven lifestyle many Nigerians lead”.
