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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

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Pavestones Legal

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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Pavestones Legal

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

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Data Protection And Privacy Laws For Telecom Companies: Compliance Strategies

Nigeria Privacy

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The Trusted Advisors

Financing Technology Infrastructure Projects In Nigeria: Legal And Regulatory Considerations

Nigeria Technology

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Pavestones Legal

Community Journalism In Nigeria: Empowering Local Voices And Promoting Social Change

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Federal High Court Affirms FCCPC's Oversight In Competition Matters

Nigeria Anti-trust

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Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria, Regulatory Considerations For Telemedicine

Nigeria Healthcare

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G ELIAS

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

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

Nigeria Tax Reforms – Review Of Value Added Tax Legal Framework: Raising The Bar, Expanding The Leakages

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KPMG Nigeria

Tax Reform In Nigeria: Key Changes Under New Tax Acts

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The Trusted Advisors

Court Of Appeal Affirms Banks' Right To Restrict Accounts Without Court Order

Nigeria Finance

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Duale Ovia & Alex-Adedipe

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

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Beyond The Doctor's Mistake: Investigating The Chain Of Legal Responsibility In Cases Of Medical Negligence Involving Multiple Parties

Nigeria Litigation

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

The Federal Government has issued a new order aimed at enhancing the security of Nigeria's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems. This order is titled the Designation and Protection...

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Nigeria's digital space refuses to slow down despite the economic downturn, fueled by widespread mobile internet adoption and a flourishing tech ecosystem.

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

The Guidance mandates the removal of access fees and asymmetric fee structures. In addition, it requires MNOs to offer standalone data bundles at fair prices to avoid tying consumers with products...

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

On July 29, 2024, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the "NCC"), in exercise of the powers vested in it under section 70 (d) of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003...

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

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G ELIAS

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

Nigeria Strategy

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G ELIAS

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

Nigeria Consumer

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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

Telecoms And Media 2024

Nigeria's communications sector is primarily regulated by the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (NCA) and the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1966 (WTA).

Nigeria Media & IT

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Streamsowers & Kohn

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

Value Added Services (VAS) in the telecommunications industry refer to network-based services other than voice calls that are provided in various forms such as text, video...

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

The Recent Changes To The Nigerian Tax Code

In a recent landmark decision , the Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT or the Tribunal) held that INT Towers Limited (INT) is not liable to pay the levy imposed on GSM service providers ...

Nigeria Media & IT

CM Advocates Nigeria

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

"Type Approval" also known as "Certificate of Conformity" is granted to a product that meets a minimum set of regulatory, technical and safety requirements.

Nigeria Media & IT

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Harlem Solicitors

Understanding Telecommunications Regulation In Nigeria: Licensing, Spectrum Allocation, Market Competition

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

MVNO Agreements: Key Legal Considerations For Sustainable Partnerships.

Further to the issuance of the License Framework for the Establishment of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) (the "Framework") in Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications...

Nigeria Privacy

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Pavestones Legal

Should Access To The Internet Be Designated A Fundamental Human Right

The Human Rights Council which is an intergovernmental arm of the United Nations ("UN") charged with the responsibility of strengthening, promoting, and protecting human rights had overtime...

Nigeria Government

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Tax Trends Newsletter - Volume 1 - The Half-Year Wrap-Up

The UUBO Tax Trends is a bi-annual newsletter that provides an overview of significant events in the Nigerian tax landscape. This edition offers insights on domestic and international tax developments that impacted taxpayers from January to June 2023.

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Recommended Best Practices For Addressing The Susceptibility Of Social Media Accounts To Data Theft In Nigeria

In today's world, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, but it is also a source of concern when it comes to data theft. With the increased global use of social media...

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Procedure For Obtaining A Telecommunication License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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The Trusted Advisors

Tax Appeal Tribunal Rules On Liability Of Network Service Providers To Pay The National Information Technology Development Agency Levy In Nigeria

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Banwo & Ighodalo

Payment Service Banks: A Masterstroke Or A Pipe Dream For Financial Inclusion And A Cashless Economy?

Nigeria Finance

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KPMG Nigeria

How To Prepare A Project Feasibility Report For The Procurement Of A Telecommunications Licence In Nigeria*

Nigeria Media & IT

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S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

TAT Rules That Network Facilities Providers Are Not Telecommunications Companies...

KN

KPMG Nigeria

Satellite Internet Licensing In Nigeria; Does NASRDA Have Any Regulatory Role?

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

FIRS Issues Information Circular On The Administration Of The National Agency For Science And Engineering Infrastructure Levy

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Alliance Law Firm

3.5GHz Spectrum Band Auction To Support 5G Deployment In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

What Is Spectrum Licensing?

Nigeria Media & IT

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Balogun Harold

Frequently Asked Questions On Type Approval

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

Regulation Of Communications Equipment In Nigeria: Review Of The Draft Type Approval Regulations, 2022

Nigeria Media & IT

PL

Pavestones Legal

NCC Approved And Published Updated Requirements For Individual Licence Application

Nigeria Media & IT

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Anjarwalla & Khanna

Changes To AVTS And VAS Application Requirements

Nigeria Media & IT

AK

Anjarwalla & Khanna

Lawful Interception Of Communications Under The Nigeria Communications Act And The Peculiarities Of The NITDA Draft Code Of Practice For Interactive Computer Platform/Internet Intermediaries

Nigeria Media & IT

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Olajide Oyewole LLP

PAYMENT SERVICE BANKS (PSB) In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

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Sidebrief Inc.

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