{"id":35419,"date":"2025-08-18T08:25:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T07:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/?p=35419"},"modified":"2025-08-18T08:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T07:25:28","slug":"states-left-behind-on-telecoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/ro\/states-left-behind-on-telecoms\/","title":{"rendered":"States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Your State May Be Left Behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"citation-76\">ABUJA \u2013<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"> The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has issued a stark warning to state governments across the country: create a friendly environment for investment, or risk being left behind in Nigeria\u2019s new digital revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Speaking over the weekend, ALTON Chairman, Engr. <span class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\">Gbenga Adebayo, revealed that after years of sluggish growth, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nairametrics.com\/2025\/08\/18\/why-some-nigerian-states-may-not-see-telecom-investments-improved-connectivity-alton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">telecommunications industry is currently experiencing a massive surge in new investments.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35420\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35420\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Telecom-Tower-750x375-1.avif\" alt=\"States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment\" width=\"750\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Telecom-Tower-750x375-1.avif 750w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Telecom-Tower-750x375-1-300x150.avif 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Telecom-Tower-750x375-1-640x320.avif 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Telecom-Tower-750x375-1-681x341.avif 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-74 citation-end-74\">However, he cautioned that this progress could be unevenly distributed, with operators choosing to channel billions of Naira only into states that welcome them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\">The warning came during the unveiling of Nigeria\u2019s first Digital Museum, a fitting backdrop for a discussion about the nation&#8217;s digital future.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\">Adebayo explained that hostile state-level policies, such as excessive taxes, arbitrary levies, and frustrating delays in granting Right-of-Way permits, are the biggest threats to spreading connectivity to all corners of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe digital train is moving very fast. States that create hostile conditions for telecom operations risk being left behind,&#8221; Adebayo stated plainly. <span class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\">&#8220;Where deployment is unwelcome, investments will move to more supportive neighbouring states, and citizens of unfriendly states will inevitably suffer limited connectivity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>A New $1 Billion Investment Wave Hits Nigeria<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The stakes are higher than ever because the pool of available investment is growing rapidly. <span class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\">ALTON&#8217;s optimistic outlook is backed by recent figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).<\/span> <span class=\"citation-69\">Last week, the NCC&#8217;s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, disclosed that the telecom industry has attracted over <\/span><b><span class=\"citation-69\">$1 billion in fresh infrastructure investments<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"> this year alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-68 citation-end-68\">This boom is largely credited to the NCC&#8217;s recent decision to return to a market-driven pricing model.<\/span> A policy introduced earlier this year gave mobile network operators like MTN, GLO, Airtel, and T2 (formerly 9Mobile) the approval to adjust their tariffs by up to 50%. This was the first significant price adjustment allowed in nearly a decade, and it has given operators the financial confidence to reinvest heavily in their networks.<\/p>\n<p>According to Adebayo, telecom companies are now aggressively expanding their footprint by building new cell sites, upgrading existing infrastructure to 4G and 5G, and laying high-speed fibre optic cables to boost broadband capacity. This level of investment is the highest seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The crucial question now is, where will this money be spent?<\/p>\n<h5><b>Why Investment May Not Reach Everyone<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"citation-67 citation-end-67\">Adebayo stressed that operators will no longer waste time endlessly pleading with uncooperative state governments.<\/span> The decision-making process will be simple: capital will flow to the path of least resistance.<\/p>\n<p>The primary obstacles he identified are:<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"citation-66\">Right-of-Way (RoW) Bottlenecks:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-66 citation-end-66\"> This refers to the permission operators need from state governments to lay fibre cables along roads or build cell towers.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-65 citation-end-65\">Some states impose exorbitant fees or create long bureaucratic delays, making it nearly impossible for operators to expand their networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35421\" style=\"width: 735px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35421\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/193b671a32af83fa3c6b44c1f140ad05.avif\" alt=\"States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/193b671a32af83fa3c6b44c1f140ad05.avif 735w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/193b671a32af83fa3c6b44c1f140ad05-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/193b671a32af83fa3c6b44c1f140ad05-630x420.avif 630w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/193b671a32af83fa3c6b44c1f140ad05-640x427.avif 640w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/193b671a32af83fa3c6b44c1f140ad05-681x454.avif 681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b><span class=\"citation-64\">Excessive Levies:<\/span><\/b><span class=\"citation-64 citation-end-64\"> Telecom operators currently face over 56 different taxes and levies from federal, state, and local governments.<\/span> These can include everything from environmental impact fees and sanitation charges to special permits for generators at cell sites. This stifles growth and adds unnecessary costs that are ultimately borne by consumers.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\">\u201cWe will not continue to solicit endlessly for cooperation,\u201d Adebayo warned, emphasizing that telecoms infrastructure naturally flows to states that actively support and streamline the deployment process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Real-World Consequences for Citizens<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\">For ordinary Nigerians living in states deemed &#8220;unfriendly&#8221; to telecom investment, the consequences could be severe.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\">A lack of new investment would lead to a widening &#8220;digital divide,&#8221; where some parts of the country enjoy super-fast connectivity while others are stuck in the past.<\/span> This could mean:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\">Slower rollout of broadband internet, affecting education, remote work, and entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\">Fewer investment-linked jobs in construction, engineering, and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\">Reduced access to critical digital services like telemedicine, e-commerce, and online banking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Hopeful Signs at the Federal Level<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\">Despite these state-level challenges, Adebayo expressed strong optimism about reforms being undertaken by the Federal Government.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\">He praised the work of the Presidential Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform Committee, which is actively working to streamline the complex tax system.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\">He noted that major reforms expected by January 2026 should significantly reduce the burden of multiple taxation on operators and encourage even more investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"citation-54 citation-end-54\">He also welcomed the recent inauguration of the new NCC Board, chaired by Idris Olorunimbe, as a positive step for industry governance and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_35422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35422\" style=\"width: 626px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35422\" src=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07ff0f78d4c53d3862199f3f5836a842-1.avif\" alt=\"States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07ff0f78d4c53d3862199f3f5836a842-1.avif 626w, https:\/\/naijaeyesblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07ff0f78d4c53d3862199f3f5836a842-1-300x200.avif 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-35422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">States may be left behind: Telecom Operators Warn Hostile Policies Will Block Investment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"citation-53 citation-end-53\">In his concluding remarks, Adebayo called for a partnership between all stakeholders.<\/span> \u201cThe transformation we are witnessing in our sector has not been experienced in recent years\u2026 but for this to be sustainable, all stakeholders, especially state governments, must play their part,\u201d he said. <span class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\">\u201cTelecoms is not just about calls and data; 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