Introduction The NCC, in exercise of its regulatory function, is empowered to “ensure fair competition in all sectors of the Nigerian communications industry”.[1] Thus, while possession of dominance alone does not damage market competition and is not a violation of anti-trust laws,[2] a service or facilities provider in a ‘dominant position’ Read more
Following the 11 rounds of bidding organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC in concert with the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, during which Mafab Communications Ltd and MTN Nigeria Plc emerged the two successful winners of the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) Spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth Read more
On the 7th of August 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA 2020). CAMA 2020 repeals the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (the Repealed Act). The statement signed by the Special Adviser to Read more
Abstract In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Nigerian Communication Commissions (NCC), hereinafter referred to as “the Commission”, by virtue of Sections 70 and Section 134 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA 2003) hereinafter referred to as “the Act”, the Commission promulgated the Type Approval Regulations 2008 (hereinafter Read more