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What is the primary legislation that established the Nigerian Communications Commission?
What is the primary legislation that established the Nigerian Communications Commission?
- Nigerian Telecommunication Act 2002
- Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (correct)
- National Broadcasting Act 2004
- Nigerian Digital Regulations 2005
Who signed the Nigerian Communications Act into law?
Who signed the Nigerian Communications Act into law?
- President Muhammadu Buhari
- Vice President Atiku Abubakar
- Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (correct)
- Governor Nasir El-Rufai
What is one of the roles provided to the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Act?
What is one of the roles provided to the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Act?
- Developing mobile applications for government
- Carrying out regulatory functions and activities (correct)
- Managing the content of television programs
- Conducting elections for telecommunication companies
In which chapter and section can the functions of the Nigerian Communications Commission be found within the Act?
In which chapter and section can the functions of the Nigerian Communications Commission be found within the Act?
What is the objective of the Nigerian Communications Commission as stated in the Act?
What is the objective of the Nigerian Communications Commission as stated in the Act?
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Nigerian Communications Act year
Nigerian Communications Act year
The year the Nigerian Communications Act was passed into law.
NCC's mandate source
NCC's mandate source
The Nigerian Communications Act of 2003 defines the NCC's authority.
NCC regulatory powers
NCC regulatory powers
Powers granted to the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Act.
NCC functions location
NCC functions location
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NCC objectives location
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Study Notes
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Mandate
- The NCC's mandate is defined by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.
- This Act was signed into law by President Olusegun Obasanjo on July 8, 2003.
- The Act empowers the NCC to perform its regulatory duties.
- The NCC's powers stem from the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003.
- The NCC's functions are detailed in Chapter 2, Section 4 of the NCA 2003.
- The NCC's objectives are outlined in Chapter 1, Section 1 of the NCA 2003.
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