Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has dismantled more than 450 illegal signal boosters and imposed penalties totaling N45 million on defaulting operators, reinforcing efforts to improve network performance and the consumer experience nationwide. The boosters were found to disrupt surrounding networks, resulting in dropped calls, slow data speeds, and increased customer complaints. The News Chronicle observed that performance reviews conducted after the removals showed immediate improvements, with dozens of network sites recording stronger service quality and fewer user complaints. The commission also disclosed that Nigeria’s telecoms sector attracted over one billion dollars in fresh investment in 2025, alongside the deployment of thousands of new and upgraded network sites. According to the NCC, fines imposed on operators including Airtel, Globacom and IHS form part of a broader strategy to align investment, compliance and service quality as data demand continues to rise across the country.