Postal Services Sector To Get New Regulator In 2010

THERE are indications that a new regulator for the Nigerian postal services sector will emerge in the first quarter of 2010.

Already, a Postal Sector Bill, which would give a legal backing to this new regime is before the National Assembly and, when passed into law, would ensure the establishment of Postal Regulatory Commission that would supervise the activities of the sector as the present regulator, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) is regarded as an operator and regulator.