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DigitA Hosts Twitter Space on NCC Fines and Telecom Service Quality in Nigeria

February 13, 2026 1 Minute Read

On 16 February 2026, DigitA convened a policy conversation examining one of the most pressing questions in Nigeria’s digital economy: will regulatory fines actually improve telecom service quality?

The Twitter (X) Space, titled “Nigerian Communications Commission Wants to Fine Telcos: Will Your Network Improve or Not?”, brought together ecosystem voices to explore accountability, infrastructure realities, and consumer expectations within Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.

The discussion featured: Onyinye, Tech Hive Advisory and Muhammad Buhari, Paradigm HQ

The conversation focused on the regulatory direction signalled by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), particularly around proposed enforcement measures targeting telecom operators over persistent quality-of-service concerns.

Listen to the full conversation here