Nigeria: Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Licensing Regulations 2025 including business registration requirement

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Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Licensing Regulations 2025 including business registration 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 requires that licence applications be submitted only by corporate bodies r…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration 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…