Frequently Asked Questions

Licensing

How can I apply for renewal of my Licence?
  • Sign up on the Commission’s eservice portal via the link: esevices.ncc.gov.ng,
  • click on Licensing Application Management System (LAMS),
  • view your Licence and
  • click on renew to apply for renewal of Licence

(Please note that to successfully submit an application for Licence renewal, the licensee is required to provide/upload the evidence of compliance with relevant Licence obligations. Compliance with Licence obligations is required for Licence renewal.) 

The obligations are;

I have registered my Company, when am I getting my Licence?

Note that you are required to register your company and then apply for the Licence by clicking on the Licensing Application Management System (LAMS) to begin the Licence application process.

Can I save my application and return to complete it later?

Yes, all applications are saved automatically.

I made a wrong payment; I want a refund.

Submit a formal request for refund to the Commission in writing attaching all supporting documents.

Where can I find more information about Legal and Licensing Framework?

Kindly visit the License Documents and Frameworks page to view the documents and frameworks for our Licences.

Why is my TCC/TIN rejected?

Please note that TCC and TIN verification and validation is done by FIRS. The Commission does not reject / process TCC or TIN. Kindly contact FIRS for further assistance.

Who can I contact for further assistance with my application?

Licensing & Authorisation Department

Nigerian Communications Commission

Plot 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja,

Federal Capital Territory, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Tel: +234-9-4617055, 234-9-4617054 and 234-9-4618714 or

Send an email to [email protected]

Why is my company’s Memorandum and Article of Association (MEMART) rejected?

Memorandum and Article of Association must include telecommunication as an object clause that allows the company to provide telecommunication service in Nigeria.

What is Unified Access Service Licence?

A Unified Access Service Licence is an individual Licence that allows the licensee to provide a bouquet of services under a single Licence. The licensee is permitted to provide Digital Mobile and Fixed telephony services, National Long Distance, International Gateway services under one Licence.

What should I do if I’m using a Business name and do not have MEMART?

Upload your CAC Status Report in place of MEMART if it is not a limited liability company. However, note that your Principal Business Activity must include a telecommunication clause.