Individual License
New Applications
Individual License Application Requirements
- Obtain application form for ₦1,000.00 payable to Nigerian Communications Commission
- Fill the form and produce two copies of the form (2 copies).
- Also attach copies of relevant documents:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Tax Clearance Certificate
- Certified True Copy (CTC) of Articles & Memorandum of Association
- Feasibility report of proposed service
- 3 Passport photographs of authorized representative
- Certificates of qualified technical staff (where applicable)
- Certified True Copy (CTC) of Form CO7 (List of Company Directors)
- Passport photographs of Directors of the company
- Certified True Copy (CTC) of Company's Registered Address
- Utility bill of the official address of the Company.
- Evidence of funding for the project
- The amount budgeted for the project i.e. estimated funding for the deployment of the proposed service
- Applications should be submitted in triplicate with all necessary documents attached, all spiral bound.
- Enquiries should be made to the Commission for the appropriate amount before payment.
- On submission of the form, a non-refundable administrative charge, which is 5% of the relevant license fee would be paid.
- License fee is payable on approval of application.
- All Automated Vehicle Tracking Service (AVTS) applicants henceforth must obtain a security clearance from the State Security Service (SSS) for the proposed service before applying for the license, as a condition precedent for the grant of license by the Commission. The Personal History Statement Form (PHS) for the company and its Directors will be provided by the Commission for completion by applicants.
- All VAS (Content Service using Short Code ) applicant (s) must present :
- Evidence of an Agreement or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) entered between the company and any of the VAS Aggregators.
- Alternatively, the company should provide a copy of License duly issued to it by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for Mobile Money Services or from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) for lottery services.
Additional Licenses & Renewals
Additional License & Renewal Application Requirements
Existing licensees wishing to apply for additional license(s) or renew their current licenses must be up to date on their existing licensing obligations. These obligations include but are not limited to the following;
- Payment of Annual Operating Levy (AOL): the company is required to submit Audited Accounts (Management Accounts are to be submitted if Audited Accounts are not yet available) for assessment of the AOL payable to the Commission. Note that Non-Operational Licensees are also required to pay AOL.
- Submission of Year End Questionnaire/Information
- Submission of Individual Consumer Code of Practice
- Type approval of equipment in use on network
- Payment of Spectrum and National Numbering Plan (NNP) fees (where applicable)
- Obtaining prior approval from the Commission before change in shareholdings above 10%.
- Notification on change of address, business name etc.
- Obtaining approval before license transfer
- Requirement to roll-out service / commence operation etc.
- Submission of Annual Ownership Report not later than 31* March every year (Corporate Affairs Documents).
- Current Tax Clearance Certificate
- Licensees seeking renewal must make their applications at least six (6) months before expiration.
Class License
Class License Application Requirements
- Obtain an application for One Thousand Naira (₦1,000.00) only payable to Nigerian Communications Commission
- Fill the form and produce one extra copy
- Also attach copies of relevant documents;
- Certificate of Incorporation or Registered Business Name,
- Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Certified true copy of Articles & Memorandum of Association.
- Certified true copy of form CO7
- 2 Passport photographs of authorized representative.
- Certificate of qualified technical staff
- Brief on the proposed service
- Passport photographs of Directors of the Company/Sole Proprietorship
- Application should be submitted in duplicates with all necessary documents attached, all spiral bound.
- Licence fee of Ten Thousand Naira (₦10,000.00) only, is payable on submission of application.
How To Make Payments
All payments can be made;
1. At any branch of any reputable Bank nationwide
2. With debit/credit card (MasterCard, Verve, Visa)
3. Using your internet Banking site
4. By Digital Wallet/ Mobile Money
5. Using your REMITA profile (for registered REMITA users).
The payment platform can be accessed through the NCC website (www.ncc.gov.ng) or the REMITA website (www.remita.net)
- From the NCC website (www.ncc.gov.ng)
- Follow the REMITA payment option logo to access the NCC payment page.
- Select the Service Type that you are paying for.
- For some services, the system displays the applicable fees, otherwise enter the amount payable.
- Submit to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) – a unique payment reference for your transaction. This should be presented at any payment channel.
- Select your preferred payment channel to make payment.
- From the Remita website (www.remita.net)
- Click “Pay FGN and State TSA” link.
- Select "Federal Government of Nigeria"
- Type the name of MDA "Nigerian Communications Commission".
- Select the Service Type you are paying for.
- Based on enquires/ confirmation from the Commission, the payment platform displays the applicable fees, otherwise enter the amount payable.
- Submit to generate a Remital Retrieval Reference (RRR) - a unique payment reference for your transaction. This should be presented at any payment channel.
- Select your preferred payment channel to make payment.
