Nigeria: Key Regulatory Updates for Nigeria’s NCC – August, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) published an Type Approval Business Rules 2024 this August. The latest regulatory updates confirm significant changes to the global certification process, particularly affecting Type Approval, labeling, and technical standards compliance. Notably, updates to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards and the introduction of stricter cybersecurity requirements for IoT devices are now mandatory […]
NIGERIA: NCC Announces Increased Type Approval Regulatory Fees
On July 4th, 2023, Nigeria Communication Commission announced the increased regulatory fees for equipment requiring type approval in Nigeria. It is important to note that if equipment falls under more than one equipment category, a higher billing fee will apply. All equipment manufacturers, vendors, and operators are also advised to ensure that their equipment conforms […]
NIGERIA: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Announces The Option of Regulation for Family Products
NCC does offer family regulation for: Microwave Radio equipment category Enterprise equipment category Radio module in an End product The rationale for Family Billing:The idea is to encourage the manufacturers to submit more equipment for trading as and make them more open and transparent about all the devices under a series or family and not […]
NIGERIA: 5G Technology Deployment Plan: 3.5GHz Spectrum Band Auction
Following up the news Entirety published on Sept 16th regarding Nigeria’s imminent 5G deployment, we want to notify that as a first measure, the Nigerian Communications Commission in the exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) has published the Draft Information Memorandum (2.12 MB) for its upcoming auction of the […]
NIGERIA: Government Approves 5G Deployment
The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network (5G) in Nigeria. The Minister has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. The roll-out of the 5G will be carried out in phases beginning with major cities in the country where there […]
NIGERIA: Public Inquiries on Draft on Annual Operating Levy and Frequency Spectrum
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) published the following draft regulatory instruments on its website www.ncc.gov.ng for stakeholder’s comments. 1- Annual Operating Levy Regulations (as amended); 2- Frequency Spectrum (Fees and Pricing, etc) Regulations (as amended).} Interested stakeholders are by this notice invited to make written submissions on […]
NIGERIA: NCC New Type Approval Pricing Scheme Starting July 1st, 2021
The Nigerian Communications Commission has published the new Pricing Scheme for Type Approval of Telecommunications Equipment as shown in the link, which shall take effect from July 1, 2021.
NIGERIA: Regulations on Licensing Updated
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has updated the regulations on licensing. The objective of these Regulations shall be to provide a regulatory framework for effective and efficient licensing processes and procedures in the communications industry for the operation of communications systems, facilities, and services in Nigeria. These Regulations will apply to (a) individual license (b) […]
NIGERIA: Frequency Allocation Table Update
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published the frequency allocation table with provide further information on allocation as well as specifications of certain bands based on their Frequency Allocation Plan from 2014. The National Frequency Table of Allocations is a compendium of frequency allocations to services applicable to Nigeria as well as a depiction of […]
NIGERIA: NCC Updates Organizational Structure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published an update to their Organisational Structure which is now composed of the following twenty (20) departments: The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and the most senior executive member of the Board of Commissioners. The office is reported by the two Executive Commissioners and […]