The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that it has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a leading consulting firm, to carry out a study on the level of competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.
According to the Commission, “This is pursuant to Section 92 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003 and the Competition Practices Regulations (CPR), 2007.” The move is aimed at assessing how fair and competitive the telecom market is and ensuring that consumers and investors benefit from a balanced environment.
In a statement, the NCC said the study “seeks to provide an independent, data-driven evaluation of competitive conditions in the Nigerian telecommunications market to inform proportionate regulatory interventions that promote effective competition, safeguard consumer welfare, encourage investments, and support national digital development objectives towards overall industry sustainability.”
PwC will engage with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including licensed operators, associations, and consumer groups. “Stakeholders will be invited to provide data, submissions, and perspectives to enrich the analysis and ensure that the outcome of the study reflects current and evolving market realities,” the statement added.
The NCC further stated that, in line with its participatory regulatory approach, several stakeholder engagements will be held. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Ikeja, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Each participating organisation is expected to send no more than two representatives.
All enquiries regarding the study should be sent to competitionstudy2025@ncc.gov.ng.
