Nigerian Communications Act

Arrangement of Sections

1. Conflict of Interest

2. shall have a direct or indirect financial interest or investment in any Nigerian communications

3. with the Commission.

4. Nigerian communications company, ifany.

5. investments in any Nigerian communications company, ifany.

6. in any aspect of the Nigerian communications industry.

7. be liable, on conviction, to the payment ofa fine not exceeding NIOO,OOO.OO or imprisonment

8. or staff of the Commission if the Board determines that the financial interest of the

9. (d) the perceptions held or likely to be held by the public regarding the relevant

10. member.

11. abuse to which the objection has been made.

12. by the Commission annually.

13. Interconnection Principles Applicable to all Telecommunications Operators

14. based on the essential requirements set out in this regulation, these conditions shall be

15. Technical standards

16. ternational organisation of which Nigeria is a member.

17. Interconnection Disputes Resolution

18. Miscellaneous Provisions

19. Any telecommunications operator who contravenes or is in breach of any of the pro-

20. cordance with relevant conditions of the operator’s licence.

PART II

Establishment of the Governing Board, and its Membership

Establishment of the Governing Board, and its membership.

Commissioner’s remunerations, allowances, etc.

Qualifications etc., of the Commission’s Board.

Appointment and tenure of Commissioners.

Resignation of a Commissioner.

Removal of a Commissioner.

Vacancy on the Board.

PART III

Management and Staffing of th eC ommission

Chief Executive.

Executive Commissioners.

Commission Secretary.

Staff of the Commission.

Conditions of service.

PART IV

Financial Provisions

17. Fund of the Commission.

SECTION

Borrowing powers, gifts, etc.

Budget and expenditure.

Financial year and audit of Commission’s accounts.

Annual reports for the National Assembly.

Exemption from taxation.

CHAPTER III

Functions of the Minister and National Frequency Management Council

PART I

Functions of the Minister

Functions of the Minister.

Formulation of policy.

Relationship with the Commission.

PART II

National Frequency Management Council

Establishment of National Frequency Management Council.