Nigeria: Cybersecurity regulation in Internet Code of Practice 2025
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
31 Oct 2025 processing consultation
09 Oct 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications 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 …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Communications 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…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body