Nigeria took a proactive step towards embracing emerging technologies by signing a global Act at the World Radiocommunications Conference 2023, led by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy.
This Act encompassed the adoption of Sixth Generation Technology (6G) and other advancements in Radio and Telecommunications.
This move was among the pivotal decisions made during the conference, which also included updates to the Radio Regulations, an international treaty overseeing radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits. Notable attendees included Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Mrs. Jane Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director of Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat Ltd).
The WRC-2023, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), concluded with countries endorsing an updated Final Act based on the agreements reached during the conference.
The Public Affairs Director of the NCC, Mr Reuben Muoka quoted the ITU as saying that, “the agreement to the updated Radio Regulations identifies new spectrum resources to support technological innovation, deepen global connectivity, increase access to and equitable use of space-based radio resources, and enhance safety at sea, in the air, and on land.”
Mr Reuben Muoka said “Among the decisions reached, the Conference also identified spectrum for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), which will be crucial for expanding broadband connectivity and developing IMT mobile services, also known as 4G, 5G and, in the future, 6G.
“The conference also identified new frequencies for non-geostationary fixed-satellite service Earth Stations in Motion (ESIMs) that would provide high-speed broadband onboard aircraft, vessels, trains, and vehicles. These satellite services are also critical following disasters where local communication infrastructure is damaged or destroyed.
“Provisions were also included to protect ship and aircraft mobile service stations located in international airspace and waters from other stations within national territories.
“Nigeria’s delegation at the conference comprised seasoned engineers and experts in telecommunications and satellite regulations and governance from the Ministry, NCC, National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), NigComSat Ltd, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), telecom operators and other practitioners from the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.”
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