The Nigerian Communications Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) is established under the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 to create and provide a regulatory framework for the Nigerian Communications Sector and all matters related thereto and for that purpose. In exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Sections 70, 71, 72, 128, particularly Section…
GUIDANCE ON THE SIMPLIFICATION OF TARIFFS IN THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR (AS AMENDED) NOVEMBER, 2024. 1. Introduction This Guidance is pursuant to the regulatory powers of the Nigerian Communications Commission (Commission) under Sections 3, 108 and 109 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (Act) as well as relevant subsidiary legislations empowering the Commission in that…
The Nigerian Communications Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Section 70 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and all other enabling powers in that behalf, the Commission hereby; a. Make and publish Guidelines on any matters as are necessary for giving full effect to the provisions of the Act and or…
The Nigerian Communications Commission recently released the Nigerian Communications Quality of Service Regulations 2024. Here is the link –Legal_Regulations_Quality_of_Service_Regulation_2024
PUBLIC NOTICE The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby notifies all its licensees about their obligations under the Licensing Regulations 2019 to update any changes in their addresses and other contact details within seven (7) days of such occurrence. This is important for ensuring effective regulatory oversight and maintaining communication with the licensee. Accordingly, the Commission…
The Nigerian Communications Commission recently released a report of the public inquiry on the draft Communications Network Interconnection Regulations (AS AMENDED). Here is the link – Legal-Public_Inquiries_Interconnection_Regulations_202406
Dr. Bashir Gwandu, the former Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as well as the former CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has called on  African representatives to the ITU’s World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum allocations critical for mobile connectivity in…
The Nigerian Communications Commission recently released a gazette on Consumer Code of Practice Regulations 2024. Here is the link – Legal_Regulations_Consumer_Code_of_Practice_Regulations_2024
The decision by Starlink to unilaterally review its subscription packages upwards did not receive the approval of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the Commission has stated. In a statement signed by NCC’s Director, Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) maintained that “the action of the company is in contravention of Sections 108…
These Guidelines, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission shall apply to all communications Network facilities and service providers in Nigeria. Objectives These Guidelines seek to address the major causes of communications system failures such as emergencies, disasters, terrorist or cyber-attacks, loss of infrastructure and Network congestion; and in this regard: (1) To provide for a…
