Nigeria: Nigerian Communications Commission review of Internet Code of Practice 2019
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
29 Aug 2025 processing consultation
25 Jul 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on review of Internet Code of Practice 2019
On 29 August 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the public consultation on the review of the Internet Code of Practice 2019. The review sets out seven areas for reform. These include the governance of offensive and misleading …
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Nigerian Communications Commission opened consultation on review of Internet Code of Practice 2019
On 25 July 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), acting under Section 71 of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003, opened a public consultation on the review of the Internet Code of Practice 2019 until 29 August 2025. The review sets ou…
SourceEvent type
inquiry
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body