Nigeria NCC Launched Public Consultation on Regulatory Guidelines for 5925-6425 MHz
On August 12, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) published the Draft Regulatory Guidelines on the Use of the Lower Part of the 6GHz (5925-6425 MHz) Band in Nigeria, and officially launched a public consultation.
According to the draft, the frequency bands planned by the NCC, as well as the permitted power and emission limits, are as follows:
|
Frequency Band |
Application |
Maximum Radiated Power |
Technical Conditions |
|
5925 – 6425 MHz |
WAS/ RLAN |
23 dBm (200mW) |
Restricted to indoor use only i. Low Power Indoor (LPI) use only (including trains and aircraft. ii. Outdoor use (including in road vehicles) is not permitted. iii. An adequate Spectrum-sharing mechanism shall be implemented for channel access and occupation. iv. Mean e.i.r.p. density for in-band emissions – 10 dBm/MHz |
|
5925 – 6425 MHz |
WAS/ RLAN |
14 dBm (25mW) |
Very Low Power (VLP) Indoor and Outdoor Use i. Use on drones is prohibited. ii. An adequate Spectrum-sharing mechanism shall be implemented for channel access and occupation iii. Mean e.i.r.p. density for in-band emissions – 1 dBm/MHz |
All interested parties are invited to submit their comments and suggestions to NCC by September 3, 2025.
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