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 The list of possible licenses can appear intimidatingly complex but many of the licenses below represent legacy licenses which are no longer actively applied. For example, an internet service provider like [[https://www.tizeti.com/|Tizeti]] has a //Internet Services License// and //Private Network Links (Regional Operator) License// whereas a national mobile network operator like [[https://www.mtnonline.com/|MTN]] has a //Unified Access Service License// and an //International Submarine Cable Infrastructure & Landing Station Services License//. The list of possible licenses can appear intimidatingly complex but many of the licenses below represent legacy licenses which are no longer actively applied. For example, an internet service provider like [[https://www.tizeti.com/|Tizeti]] has a //Internet Services License// and //Private Network Links (Regional Operator) License// whereas a national mobile network operator like [[https://www.mtnonline.com/|MTN]] has a //Unified Access Service License// and an //International Submarine Cable Infrastructure & Landing Station Services License//.
  
-=== Individual License ===+==== Individual License ====
 "An Individual Licence is a type of authorization in which the terms, conditions and obligations, scope and limitations are specific to the service being provided. Process of licensing can take the form of Auction, ""First Come First Served"", ""Beauty Contest"" or a standard administrative procedure, etc." "An Individual Licence is a type of authorization in which the terms, conditions and obligations, scope and limitations are specific to the service being provided. Process of licensing can take the form of Auction, ""First Come First Served"", ""Beauty Contest"" or a standard administrative procedure, etc."
  
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   * Local Exchange Operator    * Local Exchange Operator
  
-=== Class License ===+==== Class License ====
 A Class Licence is a type of general authorization in which the terms and conditions/obligations are common to all license holders. Requires only registration with the Commission for applicants to commence operation. A Class Licence is a type of general authorization in which the terms and conditions/obligations are common to all license holders. Requires only registration with the Commission for applicants to commence operation.
  
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   * Public Payphone Services    * Public Payphone Services
  
-=== Unified License ===+==== Unified License ====
 A Unified Licence is an authorization that allows the licensee to provide a basket of services under a single license. For example, under a Unified License, the licensee may be allowed to provide Mobile and Fixed telephony services, National Long Distance, Gateway services under one license, it can be Regional or National Services. A Unified Licence is an authorization that allows the licensee to provide a basket of services under a single license. For example, under a Unified License, the licensee may be allowed to provide Mobile and Fixed telephony services, National Long Distance, Gateway services under one license, it can be Regional or National Services.
  
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 Using the two examples above of the ISP Tizeti and the MNO MTN, fees break down as follows: Using the two examples above of the ISP Tizeti and the MNO MTN, fees break down as follows:
  
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 ^ Operator  ^ License                                                                           ^  Term   ^  Fee (₦)     ^  Fee ($)  ^ ^ Operator  ^ License                                                                           ^  Term   ^  Fee (₦)     ^  Fee ($)  ^
 ^ Tizeti    | Internet Services License                                                         | 5 yrs   |      500,000 |     ~1300 | ^ Tizeti    | Internet Services License                                                         | 5 yrs   |      500,000 |     ~1300 |
 | :::       | Private Network Links (Regional Operator) License (National?)                     | 10 yrs  |   44,600,000 |  ~116,000 | | :::       | Private Network Links (Regional Operator) License (National?)                     | 10 yrs  |   44,600,000 |  ~116,000 |
-|           |                                                                                   |         |              |           | 
 ^ MTN       | Unified Access Service License                                                    | 15 yrs  |   negotiated |           | ^ MTN       | Unified Access Service License                                                    | 15 yrs  |   negotiated |           |
 | :::       | International Submarine Cable Infrastructure & Landing Station Services License.  | 20 yrs  |  ~80,545,800 |   210,000 | | :::       | International Submarine Cable Infrastructure & Landing Station Services License.  | 20 yrs  |  ~80,545,800 |   210,000 |
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 For more information, see  For more information, see 
  
-[[https://www.ncc.gov.ng/docman-main/legal-regulatory/guidelines/59-guidelines-for-deployment-of-broadband-services-on-the-5-2-5-9ghz-band/file|Regulatory  Guidelines  For  Deployment  Of  Broadband Services On The 5.2-5.9GHz Band]] and +Regulatory  Guidelines  For  Deployment  Of  Broadband Services On The 5.2-5.9GHz Band((Regulatory  Guidelines  For  Deployment  Of  Broadband Services On The 5.2-5.9GHz Band https://www.ncc.gov.ng/docman-main/legal-regulatory/guidelines/59-guidelines-for-deployment-of-broadband-services-on-the-5-2-5-9ghz-band/file Accessed on 21 Aug 2020. {{ :country-profiles:legal-guidelines_deployment_broadband_service_guidlines.pdf |Local copy}})) and  
 + 
 +Guidelines On The Use Of Short Range Devices In Nigeria((Guidelines On The Use Of Short Range Devices In Nigeria https://www.ncc.gov.ng/docman-main/legal-regulatory/guidelines/803-guidelines-on-the-use-of-short-range-devices/file Accessed on 21 Aug 2020. {{ :country-profiles:legal-guidelines_the_use_of_short_range_devices.pdf |Local copy}})) 
  
-[[https://www.ncc.gov.ng/docman-main/legal-regulatory/guidelines/803-guidelines-on-the-use-of-short-range-devices/file|Guidelines On The Use Of Short Range Devices In Nigeria]]   {{ :country-profiles:legal-guidelines_the_use_of_short_range_devices.pdf | }} 
  
 <todo>Confirm licensing procedure for 5470-5725 MHz</todo> <todo>Confirm licensing procedure for 5470-5725 MHz</todo>
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 Gender Equality goal in National Broadband Plan 2020 Gender Equality goal in National Broadband Plan 2020
-<blockquote> +<callout> 
-100% of Women in National Social Investment Programs have Digital Access. Target up to 5 Million women (Close gender gap from 15% to 10% mobile internet users. A4AI)</blockquote>+100% of Women in National Social Investment Programs have Digital Access. Target up to 5 Million women (Close gender gap from 15% to 10% mobile internet users. A4AI)</callout>
  
  
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 ===== Resources / References ===== ===== Resources / References =====
  
-[[https://researchictafrica.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/After-Access-Nigeria-State-of-ICT-2017.pdf|The State of ICT in Nigeria 2018]]  Research ICT Africa  +[[https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-Poverty-Reduction-Effects-of-Mobile-Broadband-in-Africa-Evidence-from-Nigeria.pdf|The poverty reduction effects of mobile broadband in Africa: Evidence from Nigeria]] - GSMA -  December 2020 
 + 
 +[[https://researchictafrica.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/After-Access-Nigeria-State-of-ICT-2017.pdf|The State of ICT in Nigeria 2018]] - Research ICT Africa   
 + 
 +[[https://www.academia.edu/39837199/THE_LEGAL_FRAMEWORK_FOR_LICENSING_TELECOMMUNICATIONS_SERVICES_IN_NIGERIA|The Legal Framework For Licensing Telecommunications Services In Nigeria]] - John Ishaku Mantu, Principal State Counsel,Ministry of Justice, Jos, Nigeria. 
 + 
 +[[https://blog.mozilla.org/netpolicy/files/2017/07/Nigeria-Research-ICT-Africa-2016.pdf|Internet Use in the Presence or Absence of Subsidized Data: Nigeria Market Study]]- 2016 Mozilla and ResearchICTAfrica
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 +countryprofile.regName : Nigerian Communications Commission
 +countryprofile.regAcronym : NCC
 +countryprofile.regUrl : https://www.ncc.gov.ng/
 +countryprofile.regTwitter : https://www.twitter.com/ngcomcommission
 +countryprofile.regEmail : info@ncc.gov.ng
 +countryprofile.minName : Ministry of Communications & Digital Economy
 +countryprofile.minAcronym : FmoCDE
 +countryprofile.minUrl : https://www.commtech.gov.ng/
 +countryprofile.minTwitter : https://twitter.com/@FMoCDENigeria
 +countryprofile.minEmail : info@commtech.gov.ng
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