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, the Regulator of the telecommunications industry in Nigeria, supports amongst other things, telecommunications-based research innovations from tertiary institutions in the country that are practical, locally realisable and have clear potential of contributing to the development of the telecommunications industry.
Pursuant to this objective the Commission invites proposals from academics in tertiary institutions that have feasible research ideas, capable of replacing or enhancing foreign technologies in the telecommunications ecosystem in Nigeria. It is envisaged that the initiative will help build capacity in the tertiary institutions and promote Nigeria's contribution to the pool of technologies in use in the communications industry.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) wishes to invite entries for its 2021 National Essay Competition for undergraduates. This year's edition, the third in the series, will focus on Fifth Generation (5G) technology with the following objectives:
Read more: 3rd NCC National Essay Competition - Topic: "5G...
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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:
- Annual Operating Levy Regulations (as amended);
- Frequency Spectrum (Fees and Pricing etc) Regulations (as amended);
In accordance with Section 57 of the Act, Public Inquiries in respect of the above mentioned draft regulatory instruments has been scheduled to hold virtually at 11.00am on the dates stated in the table below:
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S/N |
Regulatory Instrument |
Date of Public Inquiry |
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Annual Operating Levy Regulations |
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
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2. |
Frequency Spectrum (Fees and Pricing etc) Regulations |
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 |
Interested stakeholders are by this notice invited to make written submissions on the subject and participate in the Public Inquiries. Details of the virtual meeting will be forwarded to interested attendees prior to the Public Inquiries.
All submissions must reach the Commission on or before Monday, July 5, 2021 and should be addressed to:
The Executive Vice Chairman
Nigerian Communications Commission
Plot 423, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja
Attention: Director, Legal and Regulatory Services
Dated this ______day of ……........... 2021
Signed:
IKECHUKWU ADINDE
DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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The Nigerian Communications Commission informs the general public, particularly banks and other financial institutions, government agencies, telecommunications service providers, private/public companies, and owners/occupiers of residential premises, that the sale, installation and usage of GSM boosters is illegal.
Read more: Pre-enforcement notice to unauthorized dealers...
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The Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) has become a necessary component for citizens to access various services provided through telecommunications systems, and it has been determined that linking the SIM to the National Identity Number (NIN) database will significantly enhance the safety and security of Nigerians.