Nigeria Upgrades 2,000 Telecom Base Stations for Quality

Telecom infrastructure firms in Nigeria are undertaking an upgrade of 2,000 base stations to strengthen network capacity and improve service quality. This initiative is part of a broader investment plan of ₦1.86 trillion for the year, following a capital expenditure of ₦2.13 trillion recorded for 2025.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) disclosed this during its 109th board meeting. The upgrades involve major mobile network operators like MTN, Airtel, and Globacom, which utilize shared infrastructure to reduce costs and enhance service delivery.

The NCC's communication indicates that the upgrades are crucial for meeting the growing demand for data and addressing frequent service complaints. The plan includes deploying an additional 12,000 coverage capacity sites, with 5,000 already completed, representing 40% of the target.

The cost of telecom base station deployment is approximately ₦450,000 for 5G installations, with Nigeria's base station costs averaging around ₦40 million. The ongoing efforts aim to improve network resilience and service reliability amid increasing data consumption and infrastructure challenges.