The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, telecommunications operators and cybersecurity experts to address emerging digital threats and strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework.
The Commission said that coordinated efforts had become increasingly necessary as advances in artificial intelligence, AI, and other digital technologies continued to introduce new security risks to telecommunications networks and the wider digital economy.
The call for collaboration comes amid the NCC’s ongoing efforts to review competition in Nigeria’s voice and data markets, including an assessment of market conditions and potential areas of Significant Market Power (SMP).
At its recently concluded Second Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Telecommunications Market Competition, the Commission presented preliminary findings from its ongoing market study, covering market definitions and areas where operators could potentially exercise significant market power.
The forum provided an opportunity for industry stakeholders to examine the findings and make recommendations that could guide regulatory interventions.
Speaking at the engagement forum, the NCC’s Head of Competition and Tariffs, Mrs. Omotayo Mohammed, said that the quality and reliability of the market assessment depended largely on the completeness, accuracy and consistency of industry data.
She stated that credible information was necessary to ensure the study reflected prevailing market realities and provided a sound basis for regulatory decisions.
According to her, the exercise was designed to promote fair competition, universal access and a more resilient and sustainable telecommunications industry.
It will be recalled that the Commission’s call for stronger cooperation on cybersecurity featured prominently at the Second International Cybersecurity Conference 2026 in Abuja.
The conference brought together government officials, industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals to examine emerging digital threats and strategies for strengthening Nigeria’s digital resilience.
Held under the theme, “Cyber Resilience in the Age of AI: Defending Minds, Networks and Nations,” the conference featured discussions on cybersecurity challenges associated with artificial intelligence, the protection of critical infrastructure and the need for coordinated responses to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
The NCC’s Executive Commissioner, Technical Services, Mr. Abraham Oshadami, joined other stakeholders at the conference to deliberate on strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, improving institutional cooperation and protecting critical digital infrastructure.
The discussions also highlighted the growing importance of safeguarding telecommunications networks, protecting consumers against cyber threats and maintaining public confidence in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.
The Commission’s participation reflects the importance of cybersecurity to the stability of the telecommunications sector, particularly as digital services, artificial intelligence and interconnected networks become increasingly central to economic and social activities.
The stakeholders maintained that effective cybersecurity requires sustained cooperation between regulators, government agencies, telecommunications operators and technical experts to identify vulnerabilities, respond to emerging threats and protect the country’s digital infrastructure.
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