Country Guide
What is on the books and what is moving in Nigeria across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.
Platform Regulation · 13 Aug 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission's Internet Code of Practice 2026 , signed by EVC/CEO Dr. Aminu Maida and dated 13 February 2026, entered into force on 13 August 2026 alongside its Guidance Note…
Update · 5 Aug 2026
Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has formally commenced implementation of the National Sovereign Cloud Initiative (NSCI) following the signing of three key regulato…
Update · 4 Aug 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a government-wide compliance circular directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection…
Data Governance · Enacted
National Digital Cloud Policy
The Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled the National Digital Cloud Policy to enhance digital sovereignty, drive domestic and international investment, and …
Platform Regulation · In Force
Guidance Notes for the Implementation and Enforcement of the Internet Code of Practice 2026
This is the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) implementation roadmap for the newly revised Internet Code of Practice 2026, issued as subsidiary legisla…
Competition & Markets · Draft
Draft Business Rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operations in Nigeria
The Draft Business Rules for Mobile Virtual Network Operations in Nigeria establish a comprehensive regulatory framework governing the licensing, operation, and…
Platform Regulation · Draft
Consultation Paper on Zero Rated Access to Educational Platforms Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), through its Joint NCC-Industry Committee, has issued a draft framework proposing a zero-rated access regime for ed…
Fintech & Payments · In Force
Nigeria CBN Payment Systems Vision 2025
Strategic blueprint for payments modernisation including open banking.
Digital Health · In Force
Nigeria National Health ICT Strategic Framework
Federal framework for health information systems and telemedicine.
Consumer Protection · In Force
Nigeria Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018
Combined competition and consumer protection regime under FCCPC.
Digital Infrastructure · In Force
Nigeria National Broadband Plan 2020-2025
Federal plan targeting 70% broadband penetration by 2025.
Competition & Markets · In Force
Nigeria FCCPC Online Platforms Probes
Ongoing market-conduct interventions against digital platforms by FCCPC.
Digital Taxation · In Force
Nigeria Significant Economic Presence Order 2020
Imposes income tax on non-resident digital companies with SEP in Nigeria.
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