Reporting Templates

As part of continuing efforts towards providing efficient management of the radio frequency spectrum in Nigeria, detailed information is required about current and continuing utilization of frequencies assigned to telecommunications operators, equipment operating on those frequencies and sites/locations where they are deployed, etc.

This information is required to create a database on the utilization of frequencies and associated information that will be periodically updated. The records will provide an invaluable resource for

Ground Segment

The list of Ground Segment Operators provides information about the Operator including the type of Satellite Frequency licence held by the Operator, effective and expiry dates of the Frequency licence, associated Space Segment provider, Bandwidth, coverage area as well as the type of Individual Licence held by the Operator.

The Ground Segment Operators may have one (or more) of the following Satellite Frequency licenses based on the scope of the services they are providing:

Last Updated November 28, 2024

Space Segment

The list of Space Segment Operators provides information about the Space Station Landing Permits issued to the Space Segment Operators such as Space Station’s name, Home Administration, Orbital Type, Orbital Location/Altitude of Satellite constellation, Frequency bands, Frequency range, Service types including Fixed, Broadcasting or Mobile Satellite Service. It also includes available Satellite Bandwidth and Landing Permit duration.

Last Updated November 28, 2024

Authorized Space Services Operators

This contains the official Lists of Space Segment and Ground Segment Operators that have been authorized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (The Commission) to provide commercial Space Based Communications Services, as stipulated under Section (13) subsection (1b) of the Guidelines on Commercial Satellite Communications.

Both Lists will be updated periodically to reflect the status of all the LandinPermits/Satellite Frequency licenses issued or modified.

Leadership

The Governing body of the Nigerian Communications Commission consists of a board of nine Commissioners; made up of six Non-executive members, including the Chairman - representing each of the six Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria - and three Executive members, including the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive and two Executive Commissioners.

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Licences

Consistent with Section 70 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), the Commission is empowered to make and publish regulations on matters such as, but not limited to; written authorisations

Last Updated May 16, 2025

Guidelines

Consistent with Section 70 Subsection 2 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), the Commission is empowered to make and publish guidelines on all matters as are deemed necessary to give full effect to the provisions and administration of the NCA 2003

Last Updated May 16, 2025

Type Approval

The Nigerian Communications Commission is empowered by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 to establish and enforce standards for all telecommunications equipment in operation in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to ensure that they operate seamlessly and safely within the Nigerian telecommunications environment.

Last Updated May 16, 2025

Industry Statistics

Consistent with Section 89 Subsection 3(d) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), the Commission is mandated to monitor and report on the state of the Nigerian telecommunications industry, provide statistical analyses and identify

Last Updated May 16, 2025
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