Nigeria: Nigerian Communications Commission closes consultation on Draft Nigerian Communications (Enforcement Process, etc.) Regulations, 2025 including cybersecurity regulation

On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the public consultation, open since 9 October 2025, on the Draft Nigerian Communications (Enforcement Process, etc.) Regulations, 2025. The draft mandates that all operators retain call data records securely and make them available to competent authorities for lawful investigation in accordance with the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024. It prohibits tampering, destruction or distortion of communication facilities and prescribes penalties for obstruction, impersonation, or unauthorised access to networks and data systems. The draft further empowers the NCC to collaborate with relevant law-enforcement agencies, ensuring integrity, traceability, and technical resilience of Nigeria’s communications infrastructure.