Powers of the NCC

The Powers of the Nigerian Communications Commissions is derived from Section 3 of the the Nigerian Communications Acts (NCA) of 2003

• Giving written directions to licensees.
• Consulting with Consumers, commercial and industrial organizations.
• Delegating its functions to a Committee constituted by it.
• Summoning persons to appear before the Commission.
• Entering into contracts with any company, firm or persons.
• Establishing and maintaining subsidiaries to enable the discharge of its functions.

With regard to licensing, the NCC has been granted powers including the following:

• With Issuance of licences and imposition of terms and conditions on licences.
• Variation or revocation of a Condition of licence.
• Consulting with affected licensees before bringing into force an obligation which may be onerous on the licensee.
• Approving guidelines for keeping of accounts and cost allocation formula of licensees.
• Inspection of licensees’ books of accounts.
• Granting or revoking of permits for connection of customer equipment.
• Determination of principles to guide interconnection arrangements between operators.
• Determination of services and new undertakings eligible for licensing from time to time.