Nigeria: Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Licensing Regulations 2025 including operational license requirement

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Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Licensing Regulations 2025 including operational license requirement

On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the public consultation, open since 9 October 2025, on the Draft Licensing Regulations 2025. The draft sets requirements for obtaining, renewing, and surrendering individual, class, general authorisation, and frequency licences, defining eligibility criteria, corporate status, financial capacity, and technical competence. It specifies procedures for application submission, offer letters, payment of licence fees, and renewal notices to be filed six months before expiry. It further provides for revocation and suspension in cases of breach of licence conditions or failure to rectify violations after notification.

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Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-10-09
in consultation

On 9 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened a public consultation until …

2025-10-31
processing consultation

On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the public consultation, op…