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Nigeria: Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements, enters into force

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Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements, enters into force

On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements, enters into force. The Code requires internet access service providers to treat all lawful traffic within the same service category equally and must not dis…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Non-discrimination 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 non-discrimination requirements, enters in…

2026-08-13
in force

On 13 August 2026, the Internet Code of Practice, including non-discrimination requirements, enters…