Nigeria: User rights in Internet Code of Practice 2025
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Internet Code of Practice, including user rights, enters into force
On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including user rights, enters into force. The Code guarantees consumers the right to access and share lawful content, use applications and services of their choice, and connect appropriate devices wi…
SourceInternet Code of Practice, including user rights, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including user rights, enters into force with grace period. The Code guarantees consumers the right to access and share lawful content, use applications and services of their choice, and connect appropr…
SourceCommunications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice, including user rights
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including user rights. The Code guarantees consumers the right to access and share lawful content, use applications and services of their choice, and connect a…
SourceCommunications Commission closes consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025, including user rights
On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the consultation on the Draft Internet Code of Practice. The draft amends the Internet Code of Practice of 2019. The Code guarantees consumers the right to access and share lawf…
SourceCommunications Commission opened consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including user rights
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. The Code guarantees consumers th…
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