The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its plans to leverage the 6GHz spectrum to enhance internet speed across Nigeria. This development was revealed during a Stakeholders’ Consultative Forum on Emerging Technologies in Lagos by Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, who was represented by Abraham Oshadami, Executive Commissioner of Technical Services. Dr Maida highlighted that the 6GHz frequency band is essential for the nation’s evolving digital landscape due to its ability to offer faster data rates and improved transmission speeds. He pointed out that existing bands, such as 5GHz and 2.4GHz, have encountered capacity limitations, prompting the need for the 6GHz spectrum. This move aligns Nigeria with South Africa and Morocco, who have also adopted the spectrum for enhanced connectivity. In enterprise settings, the 6GHz band will play a critical role in managing high data loads, connecting multiple devices more efficiently, and providing better performance with reduced delays. According to Maida, integrating this spectrum will help relieve congestion on existing networks, while boosting overall internet performance. Spanning frequencies from 5.925 GHz to 7.125 GHz, the 6GHz band supports next-gen technologies like Wi-Fi 6E, which promises faster and more reliable wireless communication. Atiku Lawal, Head of Spectrum Administration at the NCC, emphasized that overcrowded airwaves in the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands have hampered Wi-Fi’s potential, and the introduction of the 6GHz band would more than double the available spectrum for new technologies. Lawal further explained that the adoption of this spectrum will allow for larger 80MHz and 160MHz channels, enabling Wi-Fi 6 to support emerging use cases such as high-definition video streaming and X Reality (XR). This transition is set to significantly transform Nigeria’s broadband connectivity, offering faster speeds, greater capacity, and an overall more reliable internet experience. High-demand environments like stadiums, airports, and offices stand to benefit the most from this revolutionary change.
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