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On 23 November 2022, the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, launched the newly redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 currency notes.

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.

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.

The Irish High Court's landmark 2026 ruling against TikTok has exposed a critical vulnerability in how multinational tech companies handle cross-border data transfers. By establishing that data access location matters more than storage location, this judgment carries profound implications for Nigeria's digital economy and the enforcement powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission under the NDPA 2023.

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...

Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services such as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention remotely with the use of Information and Telecommunication Technology.

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

The Nigerian Communications Commission ("NCC") has issued Draft Regulatory Guidelines for the use of the lower 6 GHz (5925–6425 MHz) Band (the "Guideline"). The Guideline's main proposition is to establish a framework...

The Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has delivered a significant judgment clarifying the regulatory boundaries between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in relation to digital lending and telecommunications services.

The service industry, according to National Bureau of Statistics presently makes up approximately 50% of the rebased GDP of Nigeria.

In June 2023, the NDPA was passed into law. It should be noted that the combined reading of Sections 63 and 64 of the NDPA connotes that the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (the NDPR)...

On March 29, 2026, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued a landmark directive mandating Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to provide direct compensation to subscribers for poor network service.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (“NCC”) has commenced a formal review of the Mobile Termination Rates (“MTR”) applicable within the Nigerian telecommunications sector.1 The review is an exercise aimed at reassessing the wholesale pricing framework that governs how telecom operators charge one another for terminating voice calls across networks.

Satellite internet providers and international telecommunications companies seeking to operate in Nigeria may obtain an International Gateway License from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC).

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...

The Nigerian Communications Commission and Corporate Affairs Commission have jointly established a mandatory prior approval framework for telecom share transfers.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on road construction companies, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and adopt preventive measures to protect fibre-optic cables during road construction, rehabilitation and other civil works across the country. The NCC said damage to fibre infrastructure could disrupt essential services and impose significant costs on citizens and the wider economy, as communications infrastructure now supports banking, government services, education, healthcare, commerce, security and emergency communications.