Telecoms Services: 5 Issues Reps Should Address Beyond CEO Summonses

The Nigerian House of Representatives’ summons of telecom executives over poor network quality has exposed subscriber frustration and structural obstacles to deploying and protecting infrastructure. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recorded more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts in the first half of 2026, often linked to road construction, excavation and other civil works. Entrepreneur and analyst Israel Ihaza warned that such damage can disrupt banking, financial transactions and businesses reliant on connectivity. Lawmakers could review penalties for vandalism and prosecution challenges, as well as multiple taxation, right-of-way charges and coordination of construction work.