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

The regulatory framework governing competition matters in Nigeria's communications industry has been the subject of recent legal controversy,

Nigeria Anti-trust

T

Templars

SIM Registration In Nigeria: What Telecom Operators Must Know

SIM card registration in Nigeria is governed by strict legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations, 2022 and the Business Rules & Operational Processes for Implementation of the Registration of Communications Subscribers Regulations issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.

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

BC

Babalakin & Co.

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

SK

Streamsowers & Kohn

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

Nigeria Media & IT

BC

Babalakin & Co.

TMT Nuggets Q3 2025

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

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

Nigeria Media & IT

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

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

Nigeria Commercial

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Procedure For Setting Up A Trust In Nigeria

R

Resolution Law Firm

Regulatory Update: Key Legal And Compliance Changes In The Cbn Guidelines For The Operations Of Agent Banking In Nigeria

Nigeria Finance

PL

Pavestones Legal

How To Obtain An E-Visa To Nigeria – New Guidelines Effective 2025

Nigeria Immigration

uA

Firmus Advisory

Understanding AI Liability: Who's Responsible When Algorithms Err?

Worldwide Technology

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Coming Full Stream Of Deregulation And Privatisation Of The Nigerian Midstream And Downstream Petroleum Sectors

SA

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

DO

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

SA

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")

On July 8th, 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) published a regulatory framework for licensing international Application to Person (A2P) messaging services in Nigeria.

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.

Data Protection And Privacy Laws For Telecom Companies: Compliance Strategies

Nigeria Privacy

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Financing Technology Infrastructure Projects In Nigeria: Legal And Regulatory Considerations

Nigeria Technology

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Federal High Court Affirms FCCPC's Oversight In Competition Matters

Nigeria Anti-trust

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

Nigeria, Regulatory Considerations For Telemedicine

Nigeria Healthcare

GE

G ELIAS

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

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

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

PL

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.

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

SA

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

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards protecting the nation's information security framework with the enactment of the Designation and Protection...

Nigeria Technology

PL

Pavestones Legal

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

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

Worldwide Strategy

OA

Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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

On July 30, 2024, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the "Commission") released a Consumer Code of Practice Regulations, 2024 (the "Regulations").

Nigeria Consumer

GE

G ELIAS

The Procedure And Requirements For Obtaining A Telecommunication License In Nigeria

Telecommunication licenses are indispensable for any entity wishing to provide communication services in Nigeria. The NCC is responsible for issuing these licenses, ensuring that operators comply with legal...

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

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

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the media sector are pivotal drivers of economic growth and innovation in Nigeria.

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

Telecommunications services are essential to modern society, which facilitates global communication, business, and connectivity. In recent years, Nigeria's telecommunications...

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

Telecoms And Media 2024

Nigeria Media & IT

SK

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

HS

Harlem Solicitors

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

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

Space Law In Nigeria: A Look Beyond The Sky

Nigeria Technology

HS

Harlem Solicitors

Consumer Remedies For Poor Quality Of Service Under Telecommunications Contract Law

Nigeria Media & IT

HS

Harlem Solicitors

FHC Affirms NMDPRA Authority To Impose And Collect Authority Fund And MDGIF Levies From Telecommunication Infrastructure Service Companies

Nigeria Media & IT

KN

KPMG Nigeria

How To Obtain A Telecommunication Licence In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

Adeola Oyinlade & Co

MVNO Agreements: Key Legal Considerations For Sustainable Partnerships.

Nigeria Privacy

PL

Pavestones Legal

Should Access To The Internet Be Designated A Fundamental Human Right

Nigeria Government

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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

UU

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

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

Nigeria Media & IT

SA

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

Legal Procedure For Obtaining A Telecommunication License In Nigeria

Nigeria Media & IT

TT

The Trusted Advisors

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

BI

Banwo & Ighodalo

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