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.

     

 

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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.

 

 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

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR SHIP STATIONS

  1. Photocopy of Vessel’s Registration.
  2. Photocopy of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency for
  1.  Call Sign
  2.  MMSI NO. ALLOCATION
  1. Ship Radio Survey Certificate issued by the Ministry or licensed ship radio surveyor
  2. Equipment Brochure of Radio on Board Ship.
  3. Download and complete Additional FORM 10A

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR AIRCRAFT STATIONS

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

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR AMATEUR STATIONS

  1. Introduction letter from NARS.
  2. Photocopy of NARS membership certificate.
  3. Photocopy of International passport (where applicable).
  4. Residential permit (where applicable).
  5. 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.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRIVATE RADIO FREQUENCY STATION LICENCE SPECTRUM PRICING

Download and Complete FORM 1

Download and Complete FORM 2

Download and Complete FORM DSS-FC-1

 

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