NCC, Stakeholders Tackle Rural Connectivity Challenges: New Policy Framework Takes Shape

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has partnered with the Association for Progressive Communications and other stakeholders to develop a policy strategy to address challenges hindering rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration culminated in a two-day workshop held in Abuja from June 3-4, 2025. This meeting focused on creating a framework to support community networks in bridging the digital divide and accelerating socioeconomic development within underserved and unserved communities across Nigeria.