Title: Nigerian Communications Commission

Language: English

Type: Website

Nature: Government Website

Published: September 14, 2021


Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Country: Nigeria

Sector: Telecom and ICT

Keywords: PPPs by Sector *, Information & Communication Technology PPPs **, Nigeria

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Nigerian Communications Commission


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The objectives of the NCC:

  • To promote the implementation of the national communications or telecommunications policy as may from time to time be modified and amended.
  • To establish a regulatory framework for the Nigerian communications industry and for this purpose to create an effective, impartial and independent regulatory authority.
  • To promote the provision of modern, universal, efficient, reliable, affordable and easily accessible communications services and the widest range thereof throughout Nigeria.
  • To encourage local and foreign investments in the Nigerian communications industry and the introduction of innovative services and practices in the industry in accordance with international best practices and trends.
  • To ensure fair competition in all sectors of the Nigerian communications industry and also encourage participation of Nigerians in the ownership, control and management of communications companies and organisations.
  • To encourage the development of a communications manufacturing and supply sector within the Nigerian economy and also encourage effective research and development efforts by all communications industry practitioners.
  • To protect the rights and interest of service providers and consumers within Nigeria.
  • To ensure that the needs of the disabled and elderly persons are taken into consideration in the provision of communications services.
  • To ensure an efficient management including planning, coordination, allocation, assignment, registration, monitoring and use of scarce national resources in the communications sub-sector, including but not limited to frequency spectrum, numbers and electronic addresses, and also promote and safeguard national interests, safety and security in the use of the said scarce national resources.