Telecom Sector Regulator Set To Release Consultation Paper And Notice of Public Consultation On Zero-Rated Access To Educational Platforms And Content
By Angeline Mgbele, Bureau Chief, Northern Nigeria
Telecommunications sector umpire, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has notified industry stakeholders and the general public on the development of a Consultation Paper for a Framework/Criteria for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria, Cyber Era NG learns.
As per a communication okayed by the NCC Management, which was accessed by our correspondent, the Consultation Paper represents a preliminary stakeholder engagement in line with the Commission’s participatory and transparency-driven regulatory approach.
Stated the Commission: “Interested stakeholders are by this notice invited to make written submissions on the proposed framework via email to: zeroratedconsultations@ncc.gov.ng
Submission Deadline: On or before Thursday, July 9, 2026
Document Availability: The Consultation Paper has been published on the Commission’s website at www.ncc.gov.ng. “
Stakeholders are also being Invited to invited to participate in the Public Consultation Session on the proposed Framework scheduled as follow:
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Prompt
Venue: NCC Head Office Annex, Mbora District, Abuja
Virtual Participation: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/376082402958815?p=MBvcefVKXNZdnxABw1
