NCC, IXPN form strategic partnership to boost digital future for Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hosted the Board of the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) to deliberate on strategies aimed at advancing Nigeria’s digital economy.

The meeting focused on enhancing internet connectivity and promoting local content development to foster greater digital inclusion across the country.

The key discussions also centred on strengthening Nigeria’s internet infrastructure through expanded broadband access and the development of local internet exchange points.

These efforts align with the NCC’s broader National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020-2025, which targets minimum broadband speeds of 25 Mbps in urban areas and 10 Mbps in rural regions by 2025.

The NCC highlighted the role of digital transformation as a critical driver for economic recovery and innovation.

IXPN highlighted its achievements in upgrading network capacity and expanding internet exchange points, including plans to establish additional PoPs across Nigeria to improve regional connectivity and reduce latency.

This expansion is expected to lower internet costs, improve speeds, and promote local content hosting, thereby stimulating economic growth and digital inclusion.

The partnership between NCC and IXPN emphasizes a shared commitment to bridging the digital divide through public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and digital literacy initiatives.

These efforts also aim to create an enabling environment for investment and empower Nigerians to fully participate in the digital economy.

This strategic engagement points to a significant step toward a more connected and digitally inclusive Nigeria, fostering innovation and economic growth through enhanced internet accessibility and local content development.