The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have officially implemented a rigid, joint regulatory framework governing the ownership and shareholding structures of all licensed telecommunications companies operating within Nigeria.
In a collaborative statement issued by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the agencies formally declared that any transaction—or series of aggregated transactions—transferring 10% or more of a licensee’s total share capital now necessitates a formal "Letter of No Objection" from the NCC.
This directive is strictly rooted in the provisions of Section 90 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA 2003), alongside the Competition Practices Regulations (2007) and the Licensing Regulations (2019).
Under the new enforcement mechanism, the CAC will categorically refuse to register any requested changes in shareholding structures unless the filing is supported by certified evidence of the NCC’s prior consent.
"The requirement is designed to preserve a fair and competitive market structure within the communications sector by preventing direct or indirect anti-competitive practices, while strengthening regulatory oversight," Mrs. Ukoha explained.
The joint regulatory action is projected to enhance long-term industry sustainability by fostering greater transparency and reducing the potential for monopolistic control.
Both agencies underscored that this move is intended to provide investors with increased regulatory certainty, ensuring that Nigeria’s communications landscape remains an orderly, stable, and highly competitive business environment.
Licensees are advised to ensure immediate compliance to avoid administrative delays in their corporate restructuring filings.
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