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The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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Communications Commission review of National Telecommunications Policy 2000

Latest event Date: 2026-03-20 inquiry consultation closed

Communications Commission closes consultation on review of National Telecommunications Policy 2000

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Competition
Policy or regulatory element Competition authority governance
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, infrastructure provider: other
adopted

Joint statement on AI generated imagery

Latest event Date: 2026-02-23 declaration adoption

Data Protection Authorities adopted joint statement on AI generated imagery raising concerns on defamatory content and harm to vulnerable groups

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…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development
processing consultation

Central Bank and Communications Commission framework for resolution of failed airtime and data purchase transactions (No. CPF/DIR/CON/DNB/008/075)

Latest event Date: 2026-02-20 order consultation closed

Central Bank and Communications Commission closes consultation on framework for resolution of failed airtime and data purchase transactions

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
under deliberation

Data Protection Commission investigation into Temu over alleged violations of the Data Protection Act

Latest event Date: 2026-02-16 investigation announcement

Data Protection Commission opened investigation into Temu over alleged violations of the Data Protection Act

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: e-commerce
adopted

Organisational requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Other operating conditions
Policy or regulatory element Organisational requirement
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
adopted

Design requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

Communications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice including design requirements

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
adopted

Data protection regulation in Internet Code of Practice 2025

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

Communications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice, including data protection regulation

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Data protection regulation
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
adopted

Non-discrimination requirements in Internet Code of Practice 2025

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

Communications Commission adopted Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Non-discrimination requirement
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
adopted

User rights in Internet Code of Practice 2025

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

Communications 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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
adopted

Guidance notes for implementation and enforcement of Internet Code of Practice 2026

Latest event Date: 2026-02-13 order adoption

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…

Implementer
Nigeria
Policy area Content moderation
Policy or regulatory element Content moderation authority governance
Economic activity cross-cutting, infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
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