Legal & Regulatory
Legal & Regulatory
The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 was signed into law by President Olusegun Obasanjo on the 8th of July 2003 after being passed by both Houses of the National Assembly. The Act strengthens the capacity of the Nigerian Communications Commission to properly carry out its activities as the independent regulator of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.
This section contains information on legislation, guidelines, regulations, rulings and other legal issues governing telecommunications services management and operation in Nigeria.
The legislation governing the Nigerian telecommunications industry is:
The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 was signed into law by the President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR) on the 8th of July 2003 after being passed by both Houses of the National Assembly. The Act strengthens the capacity of the NCC to properly carry out its Regulatory Activities.
GuidelinesThe following are the legal guidelines issued by the Commission;
- Guidelines on Short Code Operation in Nigeria (267.52 kB)
- Guidelines on Advertisements & Promotions (40.8 kB)
- Guidelines for the Installation of Telecommunications Masts and Towers (102.16 kB)
- Guidelines on Commercial Satellite Communications (60.5 kB)
- Guidelines for Deployment of Broadband Services on the 5.2-5.9GHz Band (77.99 kB)
- Guidelines on Technical Standards for Interconnectivity of Networks (124.92 kB)
- Guidelines on Consultations (37.14 kB)
- Guidelines on Type Approval (1.11 MB)
- Guidelines for the Provision of Internet Service (23.78 kB)
- Guidelines on Collocation and Infrastructure Sharing (41.53 kB)
- Guidelines for International Access and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) (15.92 kB)
- Guidelines for the Disconnection of Telecommunications Operators (21.58 kB)
- Guidelines for Dispute Resolution (69.24 kB)
- Guidelines for the Use of 2.4GHz ISM Band for Commercial Telecom Services (Deployment of Wi-Fi) (22.06 kB)
- Guidelines for Collocation & Infrastructure Sharing
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Drafts
- Guidelines for the Disconnection of Telecommunications Operators (200.64 kB)
- Guidelines for Complaint Adjudication (20.05 kB)
- Guidelines on the Management of Satellite Filings (121.08 kB)
The following are drafts of guidelines under consideration;
The following are the regulations issued by the Commission;
- Regulations on the Registration of Telecoms Subscribers (41.44 kB)
- Frequency Pricing Regulations (37.48 kB)
- Frequency Pricing Regulations (Amended) (40.61 kB)
- Regulations for Type Approval (40.17 kB)
- Regulations on Numbering (56.19 kB)
- Regulations for Telecommunications Networks Interconnection (45.53 kB)
- Regulations for Competition Practices (52.32 kB)
- Regulations on Universal Access and Universal Service (78.04 kB)
- Consumer Code of Practice Regulations (65.7 kB)
- Regulations on Enforcement Processes (64.37 kB)
- Regulations on Quality of Service (92.92 kB)
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Drafts
- Anunal Operating Levy Regulations (283.81 kB)
The following are drafts of regulations currently under consideration
The following are reports on the various Public Inquiries on telecommunications industry policies and issues held by the Commission.
- Public Inquiry on The Registration Of SIM Card Regulations (74.53 kB)
- Public Inquiry on Guidelines On Common And Premium Short Codes Operation In Nigeria (124.18 kB)
- Public Inquiry on Guidelines On Technical Specifications For The Installation Of Mast And Towers (127.05 kB)
- Public Inquiry on Satellite Network Filing Processes & Procedures (92.86 kB)
- Public Inquiry on Commercial Satellites Communications Guidelines (119.01 kB)
- Public Inquiry on Advertisements & Promotions (131.21 kB)
