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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.
Data Governance · 29 Sept 2026
On 29 September 2026, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), paid a high-level courtesy visit to Dr Vincent Olatunji, Nation…
Data Governance · 24 Sept 2026
A Lagos High Court ruled on 14 September 2026 — reported 23 September 2026 — that Truecaller cannot rely on one user's consent to justify processing the personal data of other people in that user's co…
Fintech & Payments · 20 Aug 2026
The SEC's exposure draft would replace the 2022 digital asset rules, force exchanges to move custody into separate entities, ban algorithmic stablecoins and route new entrants through ARIP.…
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…
Fintech & Payments · 13 Aug 2026
In mid-August 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) opened applications for the second cohort of its regulatory sandbox, inviting fintechs and licensed financial institutions to test payment, lendin…
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…
Fintech & Payments · In Force
Nigeria SEC Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP) Framework for the Onboarding of VASPs
The Securities and Exchange Commission's onboarding route for virtual asset service providers seeking registration, under which eligible firms operate on approv…
Fintech & Payments · Draft
Nigeria SEC Proposed Rules on Digital and Virtual Assets Operations, Custody and Markets
Exposure draft from the Securities and Exchange Commission setting a single rulebook for digital and virtual asset issuance, exchanges, custody, stablecoins, of…
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.
Emerging Technology · Enacted
Nigeria National AI Strategy 2024
Federal strategy released by NITDA covering AI talent, infrastructure and governance.
Fintech & Payments · In Force
Nigeria Open Banking Operational Guidelines 2023
CBN framework for API-based access to customer-permissioned banking data.
Digital Infrastructure · In Force
Nigeria National Broadband Plan 2020-2025
Federal plan targeting 70% broadband penetration by 2025.
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