NCC engages consultant to assess competition level in telecoms industry

With a view to assess the level of competition in the Nigerian telecommunications industry, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has engaged a consultant to determine market dominance in the sector.

In a statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs of the NCC, Mrs Nnenna Ukoha on Tuesday, notified stakeholders in the telecommunications sector and members of the public of the development.

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Ukoha said, the move was in accordance with ‎section 92 of Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) and Competition Practices Regulation (CPR) 2007, believing that the expert study would provide an independent data-driven evaluation of the sector.

The outcome of the engagement, the regulatory agency stresses, will result to intervention.

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The NCC said, it will continue to promote healthy competition, safeguard subscribers’ welfare and encourage investment in the industry in line with global best practices.

“As part of the study, the consultant will engage with a broad range of critical stakeholders including licensed operators, industry association and consumer groups. Stakeholders will be invited to provide data, submissions and perspectives to enrich the analysis”.

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