On 20 March 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes public consultation on proposals on review the National Telecommunications Policy 2000. The proposed reforms apply to telecommunications licensees, digital service providers, sate…
On 23 February 2026, 61 Data Protection Authorities, including those from Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, and the European Data Protection Board, adopted a joint statement raising concerns about Artificial In…
On 20 February 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Communications Commission closes the consultation on the framework for the resolution of failed airtime and data purchase transactions. The framework seeks to address cases where cust…
On 16 February 2025, the Data Protection Commission (NDPC) opened an investigation into the data processing practices of the e-commerce platform Temu. The investigation was initiated due to allegations that the company's activities may violate the D…
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…
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including design requirements. The Code requires internet access service providers to offer optional parental control measures, including content filters and m…
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation. The Code provides that internet access service providers must not permit the harvesting or third-party access to transact…
On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements. The Code requires internet access service providers to treat all lawful traffic within the same service category equ…
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…
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…