Section 33: Licensing Processes, etc.

(1) The Commission shall from time to time determine and cause to be published a regulation on its licensing processes specifying, amongst others, the persons or classes of persons who are eligible generally to apply for licences.
(2) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the Commission shall from time to time determine and publish its licensing procedures which may include but shall not be limited to auction, selection processes, public tender invitation or competitive bidding processes.
(3) The Commission shall at all times be guided in the formulation of licensing procedures, issuance of communications licences and preparation of licence conditions and terms, by the principles of and consideration for-
(a) transparency, fairness and non-discrimination;
(b) efficient use and management of radio frequencies;
(c) available numbers under the National Numbering Plan;
(d) the need to promote fair competition and investment in the communications' industry;
(e) the need to provide modern, qualitative, affordable and readily available communications services in all parts of Nigeria ; and
(f) such other principles and considerations as the Commission may from time to time consider necessary and in the national interest.