How will I be notified of the outcome of my application?
The outcome will be communicated via the status tab on the Licensing Application Management System portal.
How do I create an account and access the online application portal?
- If you are a Local Company, select your company's ownership type.
How long does it take to obtain a Licence?
- Individual Licence: According to the provision of the Nigerian Communication Act 2003, the Commission is required to convey its decision to the applicant within 90 days of receipt of the application for an individual Licence with complete documentation that is not the subject of a competitive bid.
How much does it cost to obtain a Licence?
The Licence fees payable vary according to the services. Please visit the Commission’s website: www.ncc.gov.ng under licensing link for the fee structure or contact the Commission for the applicable fees.
Kindly visit our fees & pricing page here to view the list.
Any training sessions on the online application process?
A tutorial video is available on the LAMS application portal on how to use the application. You may contact the Commission at [email protected] for any further enquiries.
I want to apply for a Licence (new Individual Licence application)
Steps for Applying for new Individual Licence:
Step 1
What are the requirements for obtaining a Licence
A. The requirements for Class Licence
Sign up on esevices.ncc.gov.ng and click on Licensing Application Management System to apply:
1. Fill the form and upload the relevant documents listed below:
What are the eligibility criteria for applying for a specific License type?
To be eligible for a specific Licence, the applicant must be duly incorporated in Nigeria by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and have valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) issued to the company by Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). A duly registered Business Name is also eligible to apply for a Class Licence in Nigeria.
How can the list of existing licensees in a particular category be obtained?
Please visit our web site: www.ncc.gov.ng under Licensing and Regulation, click list of Licensee etc.
What are the Types of Licences you offer?
The Commission is authorized to issue communications Licences for the operation and provision of communications services or facilities by way of Class or Individual Licences