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The NCC Internet Code Of Practice 2025: Implications For Stakeholders And The Regulation Of Online Communication Platforms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently published a draft Internet Code of Practice (the "Code"), aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible internet environment for consumers.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

Obtaining An International Gateway License In Nigeria - Key Considerations

Satellite internet providers and international telecommunications companies seeking to operate in Nigeria may obtain an International Gateway License from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC).

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

NCC Internet Code Of Practice 2025: New Obligations For Online Platforms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (the "NCC") has issued the draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 (the "Code")...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

Commercial Satellite Operations In Nigeria - Key Considerations For Nigeria Market Entry

Nigeria's commercial satellite sector is regulated primarily by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), under the NASRDA Act of 2010...

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

IT, Tech And Telecom's Newsletter

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Reshaping Governance In Nigeria's Telecoms Sector: Key Takeaways From The NCC Guidelines

Nigeria Commercial

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Templars

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

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KPMG Nigeria

Court Upholds Nigeria Competition Authority's Regulatory Powers: Implications For Nigeria's Communications Sector

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Templars

Data Centers In Nigeria: Infrastructure, Regulation, And Its Significant Role In Digital Transformation

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Nigeria Data Transfers Guidance Note. September 24, 2025

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Navigating Nigeria's NASCENT MVNO Landscape: Opportunities, Obstacles, And Pathways To Growth

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Highlight Of The NCC Draft Guidelines For The Use Of The Lower 6 GHz Band (5925–6425 MHz): Key Provisions And Practical Implications

Nigeria Media & IT

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Aluko & Oyebode

A Review Of The Judgment Delivered In Citilink Accesscorp Limited vs. MTN Nigeria Communications Limited And The Registrar Of Trademarks, Patent And Designs

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

SIM Registration In Nigeria: What Telecom Operators Must Know

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Nigeria's New Tax Laws On Taxation Of Non-Resident Companies: Departing From International Standard Principle

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KPMG Nigeria

Nigeria's New Tax Regime: A Taxpayer's Guide To Compliance, Offences, Penalties, Enforcement, And Dispute Resolution

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Marriage And Property In Nigeria: What Couples Need To Know About Their Rights

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SimmonsCooper Partners

The Nigeria Tax Act 2025: Impact Of Key Provisions On Individuals, Businesses, And The Economy

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KPMG Nigeria

The Life Sentence Of Nnamdi Kanu: Legal And Human Rights Perspectives

Nigeria Government

Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners

NCC Corporate Governance Guidelines : Raising The Compliance Bar For Nigeria's Telecommunications Sector

On 6th August 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission issued the Corporate Governance Guidelines for the Communications Industry 2025, rescinding the Nigerian Communications Commission Telecommunication Code of Corporate Governance 2016.

Nigeria Commercial

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

Unlocking Nigeria's Digital Future: The NCC's Proposed Spectrum Strategy And Its Implications For Space Service Operators And Broadband Expansion

Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC or the Commission) recently stated at a public event...

Nigeria Media & IT

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOS) In Nigeria: Licensing Obligations

Nigeria's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector is a critical driver of the country's digital economy.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

TMT Nuggets Q3 2025

TMT Nuggets offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology (TMT) landscape in Nigeria, Africa, and globally.

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Review Of The Nigerian Communications Commission Licensing Framework For International Application-to-person (A2P) Messaging In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Understanding The Corporate Governance Guidelines For The Communications Industry And Their Implications For Telecommunications Operators

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

TEMS Sector Quarterly Insights (July – September 2025)

Nigeria Media & IT

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Stren & Blan Partners

Shaping Nigeria's Sectoral Data Protection Regimes: Insights From The Uk Data (Use And Access) Duaa, 2025

Nigeria Privacy

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Stren & Blan Partners

Can You Hear Me Now? Addressing The Legal And Regulatory Challenges Of Telecom Service Failures In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Syntegral Legal Practice

Between The Call And The Drop: Legal And Regulatory Framework For Consumer Protection In Nigeria's Telecom Sector

Nigeria Media & IT

Syntegral Legal Practice

NCC Launches Guidelines On Code Of Corporate Governance For The Telecommunication Industry In Nigeria

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Governance In Nigeria's Telecoms Sector: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Examines Emerging Standards

Nigeria Commercial

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Updates On Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Nigerian Telecommunications Industry

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Telemedicine Practice In Nigeria: Navigating Compliance, Data Protection, And Licensing

Nigeria Government

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Pavestones Legal

NCC Launches Guidelines On Code Of Corporate Governance For The Telecommunication Industry In Nigeria

In a move to strengthen corporate governance practices across the telecommunications sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Wednesday...

Nigeria Commercial

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Governance In Nigeria's Telecoms Sector: Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe Examines Emerging Standards

As competition in telecoms becomes truly global, governance is no longer just about compliance; it is a strategic imperative.

Nigeria Commercial

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

Updates On Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Nigerian Telecommunications Industry

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated telecom operators to notify consumers of major service outages, including causes, affected areas, and restoration timelines.

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Telemedicine Practice In Nigeria: Navigating Compliance, Data Protection, And Licensing

Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services such as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention remotely with the use of Information and Telecommunication Technology.

Nigeria Government

PL

Pavestones Legal

Review Of The Licensing Framework For International Application-To-Person Messaging In Nigeria ("Framework")

Nigeria Media & IT

PL

Pavestones Legal

Federal High Court Affirms FCCPC's Oversight In Competition Matters

The court's ruling reinforces the FCCPC's mandate as the primary authority responsible for preventing anti-competitive practices and protecting consumers in Nigeria.

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria, Regulatory Considerations For Telemedicine

This paper examines the critical legal considerations for digital healthcare providers, entrepreneurs and patients seeking to harness the diverse benefits of telemedicine in Nigeria.

Nigeria Healthcare

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G ELIAS

Updates On NCC's Recent Activities And Other Developments In The Nigerian Telecommunications Industry

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has made an order for the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure...

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The Breakdown Of Licenses And Permits Essential For Business Operation In Nigeria

Operating a business in Nigeria requires various licenses and permits, which are vital for legal compliance and smooth functioning.

Nigeria Commercial

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Safeguarding Nigeria's Critical National Information Infrastructure; Review Of A New Order

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

The Federal Government Has Officially Signed The Designation And Protection Of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order 2024

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

An Assessment Of The Benefits And Drawbacks Of The National Digital Economy Bill

Worldwide Strategy

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Overview Of The NCC Guidance On The Simplification Of Tariff Plans In The Communications Sector

Nigeria Media & IT

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Regulatory Innovations: Unpacking The Nigerian Communications Commission (Quality Of Service) Regulations, 2024 And Quality Of Service Business Rules, 2024

Nigeria Media & IT

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G ELIAS

An Overview Of The New Nigerian Communications Commission (Type Approval) Regulations And Business Rules 2024

Nigeria Media & IT

GE

G ELIAS

The "New Economy": An Overview Of The First Half Of 2024

Nigeria Strategy

GE

G ELIAS

Highlights Of The Nigerian Communications Commission (Consumer Code Of Practice Regulations), 2024

Nigeria Consumer

GE

G ELIAS

The Procedure And Requirements For Obtaining A Telecommunication License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Top ICT And Media Law Firm In Lagos, Nigeria (2024)

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Telecommunication Services In Nigeria: The Available Legal Rights And Remedies To Customers (Subscribers)

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Telecoms And Media 2024

Nigeria Media & IT

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Streamsowers & Kohn

Telecommunications: Guide On How To Obtain Value Added Services License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Recent Changes To The Nigerian Tax Code

Nigeria Media & IT

CM Advocates Nigeria

Type Approval Of Telecommunications Equipment Under The Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003

Nigeria Media & IT

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Harlem Solicitors

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