Nigeria: Cybersecurity regulation in Internet Code of Practice 2025
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Internet Code of Practice including cybersecurity regulation enters into force
On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including cybersecurity regulation, enters into force. The Code requires internet access service providers to implement the cybersecurity framework issued by the Commission as the operational baselin…
SourceInternet Code of Practice, including cybersecurity regulation enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including cybersecurity regulation, enters into force with a grace period. The Code requires internet access service providers to implement the cybersecurity framework issued by the Commission as the op…
SourceCommunications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice including cybersecurity regulation
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including cybersecurity regulation. The Code requires internet access service providers to implement the cybersecurity framework issued by the Commission as th…
SourceCommunications Commission closes consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including cybersecurity regulation
On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the consultation on the Draft Internet Code of Practice (as amended). The draft amends the Internet Code of Practice of 2019. Chapter three sets out the obligations of Internet …
SourceCommunications Commission opened consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including cybersecurity regulation
On 9 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened a consultation on the Draft Internet Code of Practice (as amended), until 31 October 2025. The draft amends the Internet Code of Practice of 2019. Chapter three sets out the obli…
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