The Nigerian Communications Commission NCC, has commenced moves to establish a regulatory framework for satellite direct-to-device D2D, connectivity in Nigeria. This follows the release of a Consultation Paper aimed at engaging industry stakeholders ahead of formal rule-making.

According to a statement by the Head, Public Affairs of the Commission, Mrs. Nnenna Ukoha, the proposed regulation is a preliminary step in the Commission’s regulatory process under section 71 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003. She further noted that it is designed to gather views, evidence and expert input before any binding framework is introduced.

“Outcomes from the consultation will provide clarity and an evidence-based foundation for decisions on key regulatory issues surrounding D2D services, including spectrum usage, coexistence, licensing and authorisation, competition, consumer protection, security considerations, and long-term investment incentives.

“Furthermore, feedback from stakeholders would help the Commission in developing a robust understanding of emerging D2D service models and their potential impact on Nigeria’s communications ecosystem, while the consultation process is intended to ensure that any eventual regulatory framework is informed, proportionate, transparent, and responsive to Nigeria’s market realities.

“To this effect, the Commission has also outlined several objectives for the consultation, including seeking evidence-based input on potential use cases, benefits, risks, and public-interest considerations associated with D2D services in Nigeria”, she said.

It was further gathered that the NCC through the consultation aims to harness stakeholders’ perspectives on suitable technologies and network architectures, expected performance standards, and deployment considerations and to assess potential spectrum demand, coexistence issues, and authorisation requirements among others benefits.

Under the process, interested stakeholders and contributors are advised to access the Consultation Paper from the Commission’s website link, https://ncc.gov.ng/sites/default/files/2026-01/Consultation-Paper-on-Satellite-Direct-to-Device.

Available details show that the site contains full background, scope, and consultation questions, to which responses should be submitted through the online form contained in the document no later than Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.