About 78% of Nigeria’s major roads now have mobile signal, reflecting growing investment in telecom infrastructure even as coverage gaps persist, according to a new industry performance report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). That 78% of Nigeria’s major roads now have mobile connectivity matters because being connected on the move underpins safety, commerce, and daily economic activity. Trunk roads connect major cities and economic corridors; primary roads serve urban centres, while secondary roads link smaller towns and rural communities. Infrastructure and security challengesThe report highlights several obstacles to achieving consistent mobile service along Nigeria’s highways. Because these low-frequency bands travel long distances and penetrate obstacles, they are well-suited to delivering consistent, wide-area mobile coverage along highways and across rural corridors.