Nigeria: Communications Commission opened consultation on Draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 including quality of service requirement

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. Chapter two outlines standards for open internet access. It requires Internet Access Service Providers (IASPs) to provide transparent and accurate information on their services and any traffic management practices to allow consumers and third parties to make informed decisions. IASPs must treat all lawful traffic equally and may not block, throttle, or prioritise data except for reasonable network management. Zero-rating is permitted only when it aligns with national ICT policy objectives and is approved by the Commission. Traffic management is acceptable only when necessary for network integrity, congestion prevention, or legal compliance, and must be technically justified, proportionate, transparent, and consistent with global standards. IASPs must also maintain and submit quarterly records of all IP addresses used on their networks and report any breaches of this Code to the Commission.