Legal Practice Area

Telecommunications Law

Specialist legal counsel for telecoms operators, infrastructure providers, fintech companies, and regulators navigating Nigeria's rapidly evolving communications sector under the NCA 2003 and NCC regulations.

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Overview

Expert counsel in Nigeria's digital economy

Our Telecommunications practice advises mobile network operators, internet service providers, infrastructure sharing companies, satellite operators, and technology companies on the full spectrum of regulatory and commercial legal issues in Nigeria's communications sector.

Nigeria's telecoms sector is regulated by the Nigerian Communications Commission under a constantly evolving framework. Our team tracks regulatory developments — from spectrum allocation and Quality of Service regulations to consumer protection directives and interconnection frameworks — providing timely advice that keeps clients ahead of compliance obligations.

We also advise on the intersection of telecommunications and financial services, supporting fintech and mobile money operators on their dual regulatory obligations under both NCC and CBN frameworks.

What We Handle

Key Areas of Practice

NCC Licensing & Regulatory

Operator, service provider, and infrastructure company licences — application, renewal, modification, and compliance with NCC regulations.

Spectrum & Infrastructure

Spectrum assignment, infrastructure sharing agreements, right-of-way negotiations, and tower company transactions.

Interconnection & Roaming

Interconnection agreements, roaming arrangements, quality of service compliance, and dispute resolution with NCC and other operators.

Fintech & Mobile Money

Mobile money licencing, USSD agreements, payment service bank regulations, and compliance for telecoms-fintech convergence businesses.

M&A in the Telecoms Sector

Regulatory approvals, spectrum transfer, subscriber base migration, and due diligence for acquisitions of telecoms companies and assets.

Data Protection & Privacy

NDPC compliance, data localisation obligations, subscriber data handling policies, and consumer privacy compliance for telecoms operators.

Our Methodology

Keeping pace with a fast-moving sector

Regulatory Intelligence

We monitor NCC, CBN, NITDA, and NDPC regulatory developments to provide early warning of changes that affect your business and licence obligations.

Licence Strategy

We advise on the optimal licence category for your service model, guide you through the application process, and manage conditions of licence.

Commercial Documentation

We draft and negotiate infrastructure agreements, interconnection contracts, and commercial agreements that protect your network and commercial interests.

Enforcement Defence

Where the NCC initiates enforcement or dispute resolution proceedings, we provide robust representation to protect your licence and business.