Public Notices
The following are the Public Notices issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission. By the publication of these notices in print, broadcast or online, the Commission seeks to inform the public of developments and upcoming actions relating to its activites and the Nigerian telecommunications industry.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby notifies all Network Operators and Service Providers that the Guidelines on Disaster Recovery, 2023 is operative and that every Licensee must develop and submit a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) in line with Schedule 2, Paragraph 1.9 of the Guidelines.
The Guidelines requires that all licensees’ applications should be accompanied with a Draft DRP.
In furtherance of the above, the Commission has developed a Checklist to guide in drafting of the DRP in compliance with the provisions of the Guidelines. The Guidelines and Checklist have been published on the website of the Commission and can be accessed at the website of the NCC i.e. https://www.ncc.gov.ng. Please ensure you avail yourselves of the Checklist for guidance and necessary compliance.
Click to download the Disaster Recovery Checklist. Alternatively, the Checklist is available as Annexure B of the published Guidelines on Disaster Recovery.
There should be strict compliance to the content of this Notice as the Commission will not hesitate to exercise its enforcement powers as entrenched in the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 and all other relevant Regulations, for non-compliance with same.
Signed:
RUEBEN MUOKA
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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In line with its powers under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003 to grant and renew licences, promote fair competition and develop the Communications Industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the Commission) hereby informs all stakeholders of a temporary suspension on issuance of new licences in the following categories:
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The Nigerian Communications Commission in exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) published the following draft regulatory instruments on its website www.ncc.gov.ng for stakeholders’ comments:
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) hereby informs operators, private/public organizations and the public that the 5.4 GHz frequency band spanning 5.430 - 5.725 GHz range is a licensed frequency in Nigeria. Therefore, the transmission of signals or use of equipment in any form on this band without a Frequency license obtained from the Commission is illegal.
All telecommunications service providers, private/public organizations or any person(s) using this band in any location across the country should note that pursuant to Section 122 of the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, it is a criminal offence to operate in any frequency not duly assigned by the Commission. The consequences of such act may lead to imprisonment, sanction and confiscation of equipment used in operating the illegal services.
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