SECTION A: About The NIN What is NIN? NIN which stands for National Identity Number is the 11-digit number that uniquely identifies you either as a citizen of Nigeria, or as a foreigner legally resident in Nigeria. The NIN is issued upon enrolment by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). NIMC is the government agency…
Has the government made any special arrangements for Nigerians living in the diaspora with regard to the NIN registration and subsequent deadline? In 2019, the National Identity Management Commission commenced the diaspora enrolment exercise at designated centres located in Nigeria’s High Commissions abroad. This is aimed at capturing Nigerians living outside the country into the…
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 (the Commission) pursuant to its powers,under Section 72 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) amended the Guidelines on Procedure for Granting Approval to Disconnect Communications Operators (draft Guidelines). Based on the Commission’s participatory rule-making procedure, the draft Guidelines was published on its website for comments from the general public,…
KEYNOTE SPEECH DELIVERED BY DR. AMINU MAIDA, EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AT THE 93RD TELECOMS CONSUMER PARLIAMENT (TCP) HELD AT THE COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL ECONOMY COMPLEX AUDITORIUM, AUGUST 8, 2024 Protocol, It’s an honor to welcome you to the 93rd Telecoms Consumer Parliament, themed “Optimizing Data Experience: Empowering Consumers through Awareness and…
President Tinubu has issued an Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure The objectives of the Order are to: designate certain Information and Communications Technology systems (ICT), networks and infrastructure operating in Nigeria, as Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) develop cohesive measures and strategies for the security and of CNII, and ensure their continued operation; adopt…
