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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 monitoring tools, either directly or by prominently directing customers to third-party solutions. Where provided directly, customers must be informed at the point of sale how to update and access information about the tools. Providers must ensure that parental control offerings comply with competition regulations and take reasonable steps to help customers understand how to use them to manage minors’ and vulnerable dependents’ online access.

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Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
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 consultation on the Draft …

2025-10-31
processing consultation

On 31 October 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) closes the consultation on the Dra…

2026-02-13
adopted

On 13 February 2026, the Communications Commission adopted the Internet Code of Practice, including…

2026-05-15
in grace period

On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including design requirements, enters into force wit…

2026-08-13
in force

On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including design requirements, enters into force.…