Can I process my application directly with the Commission without a third party?
You can process your Licence directly with the Commission. NCC has not appointed any agent for the purpose of processing and obtaining Licences on behalf of applicants.
Can we visit any of your Zonal Offices to process and obtain a Licence?
You are required to apply new Licence and renewal of existing Licenses on Licensing Application Management System (LAMS). Support are also provided through Chabot on the application platform.
The Zonal offices are Primarily established to oversee Licensees and Communications services within their states of coverage.
What is NCC policy on WIMAX Services?
NCC does not regulate technology; however an interested operator must have an operating Licence and the required frequency to be able to provide the service.
Is there any guideline on VoIP Services?
Please visit the Commission website under Licensing & Regulation, click Guideline you will see the Commission’s Guidelines on International Gateway Access and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
Do I need authorization from NCC to operate a cybercafé?
You require a Class Licence to operate a cybercafé 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.
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]
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.
Can I save my application and return to complete it later?
Yes, all applications are saved automatically.
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;