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NCC Directive On Direct Subscriber Compensation For Quality Of Service (QOS) Breaches

On March 29, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a landmark directive mandating Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide direct compensation to subscribers for poor network service.

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Your ICASA Licences Do Not Renew Automatically

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (“ICASA”) has issued General Notice 3788 of 2026 (Government Gazette No. 54176, published on 19 February 2026) reminding all Individual Electronic Communications Network Service...

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

A Telecommunications Media And Technology Centric Assessment Of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Framework

The enactment of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (NTA), together with its companion statutes, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act (NRSEA)

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Is Your IT Master Services Agreement Built For Today's Modern World?

The Information Technology ("IT") services landscape has shifted dramatically in the past few years at incredible speed. Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), heightened cybersecurity threats, geopolitical trade tensions...

South Africa Media & IT

E

ENS

Truth On Trial: Deepfakes And The New Battleground For Evidence Integrity

South Africa Technology

E

ENS

Ambush Marketing: Lessons From The Nigeria Football Federation And Airtel Nigeria Dispute

Nigeria Media & IT

TA

Tunde & Adisa

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In February 2026

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

TMT Nuggets Q4 2025 Review

Nigeria Media & IT

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

TMT Comparative Guide

Nigeria Media & IT

Duke & Bobmanuel

Use Of AI In Schools: The Legal And Ethical Risks

South Africa Technology

E

ENS

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

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

The General Regulation On Electronic Communications

Angola Media & IT

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PLMJ

Highlights Of The Guidelines Letters Circulars And Notifications Issued In December 2025

Nigeria Commercial

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

Enforcement Of Consumer Rights In Nigeria: Key Lessons From The Supreme Court's Decision In Anene v. MTN(Nig.) Communications Plc [2025] 16 NWLR (Pt. 2010) 1

Nigeria Consumer

AS

Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co.

Why Tenancy Law Matters In Lagos State: The Key Provisions Of The New Lagos State Tenancy And Recovery Of Premises Bill 2025

Nigeria Real Estate

Regville

How To Register A Company In Ethiopia: Step-by-Step Legal Guide (2026)

Ethiopia Commercial

5A Law Firm LLP

2025 Oil Licensing Round: What To Know About The New Bid Portal, Fiscal Terms And Contracting Models

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

Obtaining A Gambling License In Nigeria: Procedure & Requirements (2026 Guide)

Nigeria Media & IT

R

Resolution Law Firm

What You Should Know About The New Data Protection Compliance Audit Regime In Nigeria

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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

PL

Pavestones Legal

Proposed Amendments To ICASA's Regulations On Technical Equipment And Facilities

On 17 November 2025, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published draft amendments to the Official List of Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities Regulations (Technical Regulations).

South Africa Media & IT

WW

Webber Wentzel

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

BH

Balogun Harold

GoDaddy vs Express Mobile: A Pricey Website Builder Battle

While most people know GoDaddy as the go-to platform for buying domain names or creating a quick website, behind the scenes there's a major Intellectual Property fight playing out and it is a big one.

South Africa IP

E

ENS

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

Nigeria Media & IT

BH

Balogun Harold

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

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

T

Templars

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

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

Nigeria Anti-trust

T

Templars

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

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

The East African Insider – Week 1st – 7th NovemBER 2025

Tanzania Energy

SG

Shikana Group

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

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

As Nigeria experiences rapid growth in the telecommunications sector, the demand for robust data infrastructure has become increasingly critical.

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

The East African Insider – Week 1st – 7th NovemBER 2025

As we step into November, East Africa continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and progress across diverse sectors, from digital transformation and financial partnerships...

Tanzania Energy

SG

Shikana Group

Nigeria Data Transfers Guidance Note. September 24, 2025

In June 2023, the NDPA was passed into law. It should be noted that the combined reading of Sections 63 and 64 of the NDPA connotes that the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (the NDPR)...

Nigeria Privacy

AP

Advocaat Law Practice

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

Nigeria's telecommunications sector is at a critical juncture. With over 170 million active mobile subscriptions and a population exceeding 230 million, there is a growing demand for affordable, innovative...

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

AO

Aluko & Oyebode

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

BC

Babalakin & Co.Legal Practitioners

TMT AI Series | Part 2 | The Issue With Outputs: Who Really Owns What The Tool Creates?

Artificial intelligence has already proven its ability to generate value at speed, producing everything from software code and product prototypes to business strategies and creative designs.

South Africa Technology

E

ENS

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC or the "Commission") unveiled a landmark regulatory initiative on 8th July 2025, with the release of its Licensing Framework for International Application-to-Person...

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

SB

Stren & Blan Partners

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

Nigeria Privacy

SB

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

South Africa's Digital Frontier: Balancing Regulation And Innovation

South Africa Technology

Ai

Andersen in South Africa

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

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria Commercial

DO

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

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

Nigeria Media & IT

PL

Pavestones Legal

NCC Releases Licencing Framework For International Application To Person (A2p) Messaging In Nigeria.

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Counterfeit Mobile Phones Destroyed

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Shop Manager Fined For Selling Fake Mobile Phones

South Africa IP

AA

Adams & Adams

Don't Just Cry Over Spilled Contracts: Mitigate Your Losses!

Uganda Commercial

E

ENS

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Bentley Attorneys

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