Nigeria: Guidance notes for implementation and enforcement of Internet Code of Practice 2026
Progress
Current status
adopted
13 Feb 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Nigeria
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Commission issued guidance notes on implementing and enforcing the Internet Code of Practice
On 13 February 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission issued guidance notes on implementing and enforcing the Internet Code of Practice 2026 under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. The note clarifies regulatory oversight and governance exp…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body