Nigeria: Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

The Nigerian Communications Commission has published Draft Business Rules establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), introducing structured onboarding processes, commercial agreement requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act), has published the Draft Business Rules for the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Licence in the Nigerian Communications sector. These Business Rules clarify key aspects of MVNO operations, including onboarding, integration, interconnection, numbering, SIM management, revenue sharing, quality of service, consumer obligations, eSIM onboarding, and the respective rights and limitations of each licensee.

Nigeria's April 2026 policy reforms introduce sweeping changes across trade, finance, insurance and telecommunications, tightening import standards while reducing tariffs on key goods, establishing consumer protection mechanisms in insurance and digital lending, and mandating service quality compensation in telecoms.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a Directive mandating telecom licensees to promptly inform consumers of major network outages through media channels, detailing the cause, affected areas, and estimated restoration time, with planned outages requiring one week's prior notice.

The CBN, NIS, NCC, FRCN) and SEC issued a series of Press Releases, Circulars, Directives, Public Notices and Guidelines in December 2025, containing information and directives for the Financial Services, Immigration, Telecommunication, and the general public.

For many years, Nigerian consumers have endured persistent, often frustrating experiences with some telecommunications service providers. Among the most common complaints are unauthorised airtime deductions...

Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is a critical driver of the country's digital economy.

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The Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC or the "Commission") unveiled a landmark regulatory initiative on 8th July 2025, with the release of its Licensing Framework for International Application-to-Person...