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Nigeria: Internet Code of Practice including rules regarding deployment of AI and emerging technologies, enters into force with grace period

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Internet Code of Practice including rules regarding deployment of AI and emerging technologies, enters into force with grace period

On 15 May 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including rules regarding the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, enters into force with a grace period. The Code requires Internet Access Service Providers to notify t…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Testing requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, ML and AI development
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 rules regarding the deployment of Artifici…

2026-08-13
in force

On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including rules regarding the deployment of Artif…