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The Powers of the Nigerian Communications Commissions is derived from Section 3 of the the Nigerian Communications Acts (NCA) of 2003 |
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Giving written
directions to licensees |
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Consulting with
Consumers, commercial and industrial organizations |
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Delegating its
functions to a Committee constituted by it |
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Summoning
persons to appear before the Commission |
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Entering
into contracts with any company, firm or persons |
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Establishing
and maintaining subsidiaries to enable the discharge of its functions |
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licensing, the NCC has been granted powers including the following: |
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Issuance of licences and imposition of terms and conditions on licences |
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Variation or
revocation of a Condition of licence |
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Consulting
with affected licensees before bringing into force an obligation which may
be onerous on the licensee |
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Approving guidelines for keeping of accounts and cost
allocation formula of licensees |
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Inspection of licensees’ books of accounts |
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Granting or revoking of permits for connection of customer
equipment |
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Determination of
principles to guide interconnection arrangements between operators |
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Determination of services and new undertakings eligible for
licensing from time to time |