OVERVIEW OF NIGERIAN TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY

Abstract

This study examines an overview of the Nigerian Telecommunication Industry. The goal of the study is to examine the telecom industry in Nigeria looking at its origin, historical development, the happenings in the colonial, post-colonial era and after deregulation (liberalization) of the sector. We will also examine the Privatisation of NITEL. Doctrinal Legal Research as a method is used for the study while the purpose is descriptive using the descriptive analytical tools. The audience here are policy makers, lawyers, law students and stakeholders of the telecommunication sector. Findings from the study reveal that the Full Market Liberalization began in the year 2000 thereabout with the introduction of the National Policy on Telecommunication and has led to increased employment opportunity to Nigerians, increase in the number of persons with direct access to telecom service in Nigeria and increase in Local and Foreign Direct Investment and Gross Domestic Product. The study also shows what is obtainable presently in Nigeria Telecommunication Industry proffering solutions for improvement of the telecommunication industry in Nigeria to meet global world best practices.