What is the NCC directive on compensation for network outages?
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers affected by prolonged or repeated poor quality of service experience within specific Local Government Areas where operators fail to meet regulatory Quality of Service Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
From when will this compensation mechanism take effect?
The compensation framework will take effect from April 2026.
Licensing
In order to maintain market integrity and ensure continuous compliance with the Nigerian Communications Act, any significant change in ownership requires formal oversight and prior authorization from the Nigerian Communication Commission. The following sections address common questions related to the application process, the financial and documentary obligations of the Licensee, criteria necessary to secure final regulatory approval, etc.
What is considered a change in shareholding structure?
Licensing & Authorisation Department
Nigerian Communications Commission
Plot 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja,
Federal Capital Territory, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Tel: +234-9-4617055, 234-9-4617054 and 234-9-4618714 or
Send an email to [email protected]
Memorandum and Article of Association must include telecommunication as an object clause that allows the company to provide telecommunication service in Nigeria.
A Unified Access Service Licence is an individual Licence that allows the licensee to provide a bouquet of services under a single Licence. The licensee is permitted to provide Digital Mobile and Fixed telephony services, National Long Distance, International Gateway services under one Licence.
Upload your CAC Status Report in place of MEMART if it is not a limited liability company. However, note that your Principal Business Activity must include a telecommunication clause.
You require a Class Licence to operate a cybercafé in Nigeria.
- Total number of allotted shares must sum up to 100% for information to be saved successfully.
- Share allotment must conform to the information filed with the CAC.
The Commission is authorized to issue communications Licences for the operation and provision of communications services or facilities by way of Class or Individual Licences