Nigeria: Organisational requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025
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Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements, enters into force with grace period
On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements, enters into force. The Code requires online and digital communications platforms to establish and maintain a dedicated engagement channel with the Designated On…
Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements, enters into force with grace period
On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements, enters into force with grace period. The Code requires online and digital communications platforms to establish and maintain a dedicated engagement channel with th…
Communications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including organisational requirements. The Code requires online and digital communications platforms to establish and maintain a dedicated engagement channel w…
Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including organisational requirements
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 requires online and digital communications platforms t…
Communications Commission opened consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including organisational requirements
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 requires online and di…