The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has hosted the Board of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) in a meeting as part of its current drive to enlist all relevant agencies and stakeholders’ support for the enhancement of the nation’s internet infrastructure and broadband capacity.
At the meeting, which was held recently, the NCC and the IXPN leaders deliberated on how best to the implement the Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025 in order to achieve the broadband speeds of at least 25 Mbps in urban areas and 10 Mbps in rural communities by 2025 target.
According to those who are in the know of the discussions during the parley, the leaderships of the NCC and IXPN harped on the critical role of improved internet connectivity and expanded local content in the current efforts by the government to deepen digital inclusion nationwide.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital transformation as a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and national competitiveness.
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In addition, the telecoms industry regulatory commission’s leaders also stressed the importance of expanding local internet exchange points to boost regional connectivity, reduce latency, and support faster, more reliable access to digital services.
This is even as the IXPN’s team hinted of the group’s plans to establish additional Points of Presence (PoPs) in the country with a view to boosting internet capacity, improve service delivery, and reduce reliance on costly international bandwidth.
The IXPN initiative is also expected to lower internet costs, improve speed and reliability, and promote the hosting of local digital content—key drivers of economic growth, tech innovation, and broader digital participation.
Industry experts believe that the collaboration between the NCC-IXPN partnership indicates a wider commitment to bridging Nigeria’s digital divide through coordinated infrastructure investments, public-private partnerships, and nationwide digital literacy initiatives.
They pointed out that by strengthening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, the telecoms landscape will be enhanced for more inclusive and resilient digital economy, thereby positioning Nigeria as a conducive environment for tech innovation, and home-grown digital solutions.
