Nigeria: Nigerian Communications Commission opened consultation on use of 5925 – 6425 MHz band, including operational license requirement

On 13 August 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission opened a consultation on the use of the 5925 – 6425 MHz band, until 3 September 2025. The 5925–6425 MHz band, is a portion of the radio frequency spectrum allocated for high-speed, license-free Wi-Fi and other wireless access systems. The guidelines provide that the access and use of this band does not require a license, however, users of the band are expected to apply and obtain an Operational Licence-exemption certificate from the Commission. All equipment to be deployed must be Type-Approved by the Commission prior to importation and deployment in compliance with type approval regulations. Additionally, users of the lower band are required to notify the Commission upon deployment of services on this band using the template on the Commission’s website. They are also required to submit to the Commission data on the use of the frequency twice yearly, or upon request by the Commission. The Commission may impose fines or directives following non-compliance. Disputes between parties concerning the guidelines are to be resolved first through the dispute resolution clause in their agreement.