The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the extension of deadline for the submission of bids and initial bid deposit in respect of the 3.5GHz spectrum auction earlier scheduled to close on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
The Commission’s Director, Public Affairs Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde made the disclosure in a statement made available to AFRIPOST on Wednesday.
It said, “The Nigerian Communications Commission invites the Public to note that the submission of responses in respect of the 3.5 Gigahertz Spectrum Band auction was scheduled to close on Wednesday, 24th November 2021.
“However, due to the challenges posed to air travels as witnessed recently and considering that it may have some impact on intending bidders regarding the submission of their bids, the Commission hereby extends the deadline for submission of bids and Initial Bid Deposits (IBDs) to 5.00 pm on Monday, 29th November, 2021.
“All other events as scheduled in the Information Memorandum remain unchanged”.