“Information communications technology is not only one of the fastest growing industries directly creating millions of jobs but it is also an important enabler of innovation and development, as it provides the backbone infrastructure for transnational business.
“NCC’s regulatory efforts in deepening access to digital services will benefit Nigeria and make it competitive comparable with other economies in the areas of job creation; contribution to Gross Domestic Product growth; emergence of new services and industries; workforce transformation; and business innovation.
“In Nigeria today, the number of active mobile subscriptions reached about 222.571 million at December 2022 and Teledensity of 116.60 per cent as at December 2022. Also, Internet subscribers have exceeded 154.8 million with broadband penetration standing at 47.36 per cent as at December, 2022. Danbatta added, “As you may be aware, the NCC is driving initiatives for full commercial launch of fifth generation network in Nigeria. Already, spectrum licences for the companies that will rollout service have been issued.