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Given the increase in the use of technology and the internet by individuals and businesses over the last decade, it is inevitable that disputes in respect of the usage of internet...

President Mohammadu Buhari at his inaugural meeting with the National Space Council designated the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) as Nigeria's...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently published a draft Internet Code of Practice (the "Code"), aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible internet environment for consumers.

Technology infrastructure is the backbone of digital transformation and economic advancement. In Nigeria, there is a rapidly growing demand for robust infrastructure—such as broadband networks, data centers...

Nigerians are becoming well-known for their involvement in dating or romance scams. Scammers prey on those looking for love connections...

In recent times, development in the ambit of Technology and Artificial intelligence has been increasing with supersonic speed. One of the subsets of Technology today is the Internet of Things.

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdulahi, has called for a stronger collaboration among government regulators to accelerate the establishment of Nigeria’s National Regulatory Sandbox, describing inter-agency corporation as the cornerstone for building an innovation-friendly regulatory ecosystem.

The impact of technology can be felt across all sectors. This has birthed digitalization, ushering in a paradigm shift in how we do things from simple and traditional means to a more digitalized...

The Nigerian Communications Act 2003 ("NC Act") regulates communications in Nigeria. Its regulatory purview includes all forms of telecommunications and internet-based communications.

Nigeria's online gaming and betting sector presents significant opportunities for operators, but navigating the regulatory landscape requires careful attention to licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and operational frameworks. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory considerations that prospective operators must address when entering or expanding within Nigeria's rapidly growing digital gaming market.

In this digital age, new ways of committing crimes using computer devices have come to light. Cyberbullying, committed through the use of a computer against the person of another...

As a result of outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries have implemented measures restricting movement and congregation to combat the spread of the virus

The last two decades has witnessed a rise in the use of the internet in general, and social media in particular.

The importance of the internet in the 21st century is undeniable. It is the largest and quickest medium of communication and dissemination of information all over the world.

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on June 13, 2022 issued the Draft Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries pursuant to the powers

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has, without a doubt, greatly impacted virtually every industry, and the communications industry is no exception.

Nigeria's fragmented legal landscape for online intermediaries creates a complex web of obligations across multiple regulatory frameworks. This analysis maps the distinct liability regimes governing access providers, hosting services, search engines, and social platforms, revealing how notice requirements, takedown procedures, and safe harbour protections vary by function and content type. Understanding which rules apply to each intermediary role is essential for reducing exposure while preserving the prote