Recognizes and binds the palindromic sequence 5'- TTGGCNNNNNGCCAA-3' present in viral and cellular promoters and in the origin of replication of adenovirus type 2. These proteins are individually capable of activating transcription and replication. Promotes telomerase reverse transcriptase transcription (PubMed:35198878). . This is the function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000141905 (NFIC, nuclear factor I C).