Nigeria: IT and Internet

Nigeria's airtime and data credit market faces a major regulatory transformation as the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission implements new digital lending regulations. Following the suspension of airtime advance services by major mobile network operators and subsequent legal challenges by industry associations, the market now operates under a formal compliance framework that raises critical questions about regulatory jurisdiction, consumer protection, and commercial viability.

The House of Representatives has criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over poor telecom service delivery in the country, citing weak regulatory oversight and persistent issues such as network congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and unreliable connectivity.

• NITDA has warned organisations and individuals about a new AI-powered malware, “Deep Load,” currently targeting entities across Nigeria. The agency noted that the malware is designed to steal sensitive information, evade traditional antivirus systems, and maintain persistent access to infected devices. The advisory underscores the need for stronger cybersecurity compliance measures, including staff awareness, multi-factor authentication, secure password practices, monitoring of suspicious activities, and prompt incident response procedures.

A picture of a person mirrors his own image, which is personal to him. It is a clone of an individual. For a business concern to take a picture of somebody, for pecuniary interest, without his consent or authorisation...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (the "NCC") has issued the draft Internet Code of Practice 2025 (the "Code")...

Nigeria's commercial satellite sector is regulated primarily by the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), under the NASRDA Act of 2010...

The National Information Technology Development Agency Bill 2021 (the "Bill) which suddenly came into circulation in the past week, has raised concerns amongst industry stakeholders.

In our digitally driven world, where the internet is a cornerstone of commerce, communication, and information dissemination, cybersquatting has emerged as a serious threat.

Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax imposed on the supply of goods and services. Historically, this supply of goods and services involved physical exchanges in specific locations known as markets, where the identities of the transaction parties were also disclosed.