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Obtain a telecoms licence (NCC Class / InfraCo)

License a telecoms/infrastructure service with the NCC: choose licence type (Class or Individual, e.g. InfraCo) → incorporate & prepare documents → apply to NCC → grant.

Procedure
4steps
Coordination
2agencies
Category
Sector licencesTelecoms
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Apply onlineOpen the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) application serviceNigerian Communications Commission (NCC) · ncc.gov.ng
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Who you will deal with

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)Applicant
Procedure

The steps, in order

Each route below is scoped to the step it can actually complete.

  1. 01

    Choose the licence type

    Agency
    Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
    What is required
    Class Licence: a general authorisation (fee ₦10,000; register to commence). Individual Licence: service-specific (e.g. InfraCo for metropolitan fibre, ducts and Points of Interconnect).
    Documents
    Chosen licence type; service scope
    Typical timeline
    Selection
    Use for this step
  2. 02

    Incorporate and prepare documents

    Agency
    Applicant
    What is required
    Prepare the CAC certificate/registered business name, Tax Clearance Certificate, CTC of MEMART, particulars of directors, and the representative's passport photograph.
    Documents
    CAC docs; TCC; MEMART; directors; photo
    Typical timeline
    Preparation
    Use for this step
  3. 03

    Apply to the NCC

    Agency
    Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
    What is required
    Apply through the NCC licensing application process and pay the applicable fee.
    Documents
    Application; fee
    Typical timeline
    Application stage
    Use for this step
  4. 04

    Registration / grant

    Agency
    Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
    What is required
    The NCC registers a Class Licence or grants an Individual Licence; InfraCo licences are awarded by region/zone.
    Documents
    Complete application
    Typical timeline
    On approval
    Use for this step
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