PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING/APPLYING RADIO FREQUENCY STATION LICENCES

The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani with heads of ICT in Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and other professionals in IT sector during the National Council of ICT Heads in MDAs held in Abuja.
The Hon. Minister of Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani briefs Directors, Heads of Parastatals and staff during his assumption of duty at the Ministry
The Hon. Minister of Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani briefs Directors, Heads of Parastatals and staff during his assumption of duty at the Ministry
The Hon. Minister of Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani briefs Directors, Heads of Parastatals and staff during his assumption of duty at the Ministry
The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. William Alo, OON, on inspection of the National Rural Telephony Programme (NRTP) PHASE II equipment that arrived from China at the ZTE Nig Ltd's Warehouse in Lagos today 25th July, 2023
Appreciation to retired staff of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Engr. K. N. Binga (Director, Radio Monitoring & Survey Dept.), Amb Dr Yetunde Adunni Olubukola Olorungbon (Head - Stock verification Unit) & Mr Femowei Bulouembele (ACDPO, Budget Unit) for their meritorious service to the Ministry.

About the Minister

Dr. Bosun Tijani (born 20 July 1977) is the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He was appointed to the role by the Nigerian president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on August 16, 2023.

National Policy on Fifth Generation (5G) Networks for Nigeria's Digital Economy

The Federal Government has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, otherwise called 5G in Nigeria.
The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) announced the approval after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

Obtain Radio Frequency Licence

This is to inform all our customers that the Ministry is repositioning to serve the public better. As a consequence, analogue spectrum licensing processes in the ministry are being upgraded to digital licensing processes. Thus, our existing customers are to please take note and may be required to provide additional licensing information for smooth migration to the digital platform

Please direct all enquiries to:

NATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN POLICY FOR NIGERIA 2023

This Policy lays out a comprehensive framework for Blockchain acceptance and execution. This is essential to fully realise the potential of Blockchain Technology and address a number of concerns, such as governance, interoperability, security, and regulatory compliance.

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13 Nov

FG CHARGES HEADS OF ICT IN MDAs TO DEVELOP STANDARD AND FRAMEWORK FOR IT SOLUTIONS AND ON SYSTEM HARMONIZATION. The Federal Government has charged all heads of ICT and other professionals in the IT…
23 Oct

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS, INNOVATION & DIGITAL ECONOMY LAUNCHES 3MTT LEARNING COMMUNITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IHS NIGERIA. In support of the recently launched Three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Initiative, the Federal Ministry…
04 Oct

BOSUN TIJANI UNVEILS THE STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT FOR THE MINISTRY, TARGETS 3 MILLION YOUTHS FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT. Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has set a target…
22 Aug

NIGERIA HAS DIGITAL CAPACITY TO COMPETE FAVOURABLY WITH OTHER NATIONS" - Bosun Tijani. The newly appointed Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani has said…
17 May

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NATIONAL POLICY ON BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY FOR NIGERIA, INAUGURATES IMPLEMENTATION AND STEERING COMMITTEE, GRADUATES 32,022 NIGERIANS.. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has inaugurated the…
03 May

RE: 5% EXCISE DUTY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. The attention of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim…

With digital technology we can ensure our society is safe and secure; what we do with digital technology will contribute to the feeding of our nation, the way people learn today and the tool with which they learn have changed

Dr Bosun Tijani, The Honourable Minister

Nigeria has the digital capacity and opportunities to compete favourably with other nations of the world.

Dr Bosun Tijani, The Honourable Minister

The forms are purchased at a cost of N 10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) and made payable through any deposit money bank preferable any branch of UBA Bank Plc with Account Name: Ministry of Communication Technology and Account No.: REMITA.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW APPLICATIONS

Photocopy of Certificate of Incorporation of Business.
Current Tax Clearance Certificate.
Breakdown of Proposed Network.
Radio Equipment/Antenna Brochures.
Antenna Cable Characteristics.
Letter of Introduction from (the Ministry’s Registered) Equipment Dealer.
Brief Profile of the Organization (Application).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR SHIP STATIONS

Photocopy of Vessel’s Registration.
Photocopy of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency for

Call Sign
MMSI NO. ALLOCATION

Ship Radio Survey Certificate issued by the Ministry or licensed ship radio surveyor
Equipment Brochure of Radio on Board Ship.
Download and complete Additional FORM 10A

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR AIRCRAFT STATIONS

Photocopy of Aircraft Registration & Certificate of Airworthiness.
Equipment Brochure of Radio on Board Aircraft.
Download and Complete Additional FORM 10B

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR AMATEUR STATIONS

Introduction letter from NARS.
Photocopy of NARS membership certificate.
Photocopy of International passport (where applicable).
Residential permit (where applicable).
Download and Complete Additional FORM 0061

SUBMISSION OF FORMS AND DOCUMENTS

All forms and documents for submission must be in duplicate copies as one copy would be forwarded to the Department of State Services (DSS) for Security Clearance. A licence is assigned within one month (four weeks) from the date of submission of the request under normal circumstances.

TIMELINE

A licence is assigned within one month (four weeks) from the date of submission of the request under normal circumstances.

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Download and Complete FORM 1

Download and Complete FORM 2

Download and Complete FORM DSS-FC-1