Description

Internet Code of Practice including measures regarding enforcement enters into force

On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including measures regarding enforcement, enters into force. It provides that the Commission is responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with the Code and may require regulated entities to…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

Complete timeline of this policy change

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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 measures regarding enforcement, enters int…

2026-08-13
in force

On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including measures regarding enforcement, enters …