Nigeria: Nigerian Communications Commission opened consultation on Draft Nigerian Communications (Enforcement Process, etc.) Regulations, 2025 including consumer protection provisions

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Nigerian Communications Commission opened consultation on Draft Nigerian Communications (Enforcement Process, etc.) Regulations, 2025 including consumer protection provisions

On 9 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened a public consultation until 31 October 2025 on the Draft Nigerian Communications (Enforcement Process, etc.) Regulations, 2025. The draft empowers the NCC to impose administrative sanctions for failures in technical standards, harmful frequency interference, and advertising violations.

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Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-10-09
in consultation

On 9 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) opened a public consultation until …

2025-10-31
processing consultation

On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the public consultation, op…