Section 130: Technical code and specification.

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the Commission shall specify and publish to the general public, technical code and specifications in respect of communications equipment and facilities that may be used in Nigeria.
(2) The technical code and specifications prepared by the Commission under this section shall include-
(a) requirements for network interoperability, including the provision of certain network capabilities such as calling line identification capability and pre-selection capability;
(b) the promotion of safety of network facilities;
(c) the provision of network facilities or services, including requirements for qualified providers and installers;
(d) the provision of customer equipment and cabling, including requirements for qualified installers;
(e) the approval of customer equipment and other access devices ; and
(f) the adoption of technical standards promulgated by international bodies;
(3) Prior to specifying and publishing any technical code and specifications under this Act, the Commission shall first conduct an inquiry in the manner specified in Part II of Chapter V on the proposed code or specification provided that such prior inquiry may not be required in regard to technical code or specifications that are mandatorily prescribed by international organisations to which Nigeria belongs such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
(4) In making the technical code and specifications, the Commission shall take into consideration the findings of the inquiry under subsection (3) of this section.