The Nigerian Communications Commission is the Independent National Regulatory Authority for the communications sector in Nigeria. The Commission is responsible for creating an enabling environment for competition among operators in the industry as well as ensuring the provision of qualitative and efficient telecommunications services throughout the country.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, Licensing Regulations 2019 and other subsidiary legislation, the Commission has created an enabling environment where various players provide diverse services based on licences issued by the Commission.
In this regard, the Commission hereby introduces the International Application-to Person (A2P) Messaging Aggregator Service Licence as part of measures to enhance regulatory oversight, security of service and quality of service in the delivery of international A2P messaging traffic into Nigeria. The Licence will provide a structured and transparent framework for managing the flow of international messaging traffic through the Commission’s authorised platform.
Applicants are to note the following:
- Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are not eligible to apply for the A2P Messaging Aggregator Service Licence.
- Where an applicant will rely on a technical partner to deploy the service, one unique suitable and competent technical partner is allowed per applicant.
- Licence Application Form can be downloaded from the Commission’s website https://www.ncc.gov.ng/industry/licensing/apply-licence
- You may refer to the A2P Framework published on the Commission’s website for guidance on the fee structure, the scope of operation, and other requirements.
- Applicants are expected to pay 5% of the Licence fee as non-refundable administrative charge on submission of the application.
- Should you require any clarification, contact the Director, Licensing and Authorisation Department of the Commission at the email address: [email protected]
Interested applicants must submit duly completed application forms, together with all supporting documents within seven (7) days of the date of this publication. Any applications submitted after the deadline will not be entertained.
Dated this 8th day of July, 2025.
Signed:
Nnenna Ukoha
Head, Public Affairs Department