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
INTRODUCTION Mobile Virtual Network Operators’ agreements with network operators can be traced back to the 1990s when the European Telecommunications market discovered new Regulatory Frameworks, improved and better network technology, and market liberalization.[1] In 2017, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), after conducting research into other jurisdictions and reviewing the past 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