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Updates On The Nigerian Communications Commission And Its Recent Activities And Other Developments
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and adopt preventive measures to protect fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation and other civil works across the country. The NCC said damage to fibre infrastructure could disrupt essential services and impose significant costs on citizens and the wider economy, as communications infrastructure now supports banking, government services, education, healthcare, commerce, security and emergency communications.
Nigeria Media & IT
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Guidance Note On The Implementation Of The Cyber Resilience Framework For The Nigerian Communications Sector (CRF-NCS)
The Nigerian Communications Commission has issued comprehensive guidance on implementing a Cyber Resilience Framework specifically designed for the Nigerian communications sector. This framework establishes standards and protocols for telecommunications operators and service providers to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and operational resilience against evolving digital threats.
Nigeria Media & IT
AP
Advocaat Law Practice
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Irish High Court TikTok Ruling 2026: Implications For Nigeria’s NDPA And The NDPC
The Irish High Court's landmark 2026 ruling against TikTok has exposed a critical vulnerability in how multinational tech companies handle cross-border data transfers. By establishing that data access location matters more than storage location, this judgment carries profound implications for Nigeria's digital economy and the enforcement powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission under the NDPA 2023.
Nigeria Privacy
OA
Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)
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A Review Of The Business Rules For Mobile Virtual Network Operations And Its Impact On The Telecoms Industry In Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act), has published the Draft Business Rules for the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Licence in the Nigerian Communications sector. These Business Rules clarify key aspects of MVNO operations, including onboarding, integration, interconnection, numbering, SIM management, revenue sharing, quality of service, consumer obligations, eSIM onboarding, and the respective rights and limitations of each licensee.
Nigeria Media & IT
SA
S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.
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