Nigeria: IT and Internet

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.

Explore the essential strategies for protecting domain names in Nigeria, including legal frameworks, registration processes, and enforcement mechanisms. Learn how businesses can safeguard their online brand identity through proper domain name management and trademark integration.

Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Communications has issued a directive to maintain the current regulatory framework for internet platforms and digital economy matters while inter-agency policy harmonisation is underway.

As influencer marketing becomes a dominant force in Nigeria's digital economy, brands and content creators face a complex web of regulatory requirements spanning advertising standards, consumer protection, and data privacy. Understanding the roles of ARCON, FCCPC, and NDPC is essential for anyone seeking to navigate this evolving landscape while avoiding costly penalties and reputational damage.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on February 23, 2026, introduced the Cyber Resilience Framework for the Nigeria Communications Sector (“CRF-NCS” or the “Framework”)...

The Nigerian telecommunications sector is currently ranked as the largest in Africa and the biggest contributor to the Information and Communications Technology (“ICT”) sector of Nigeria.

The recent decision of the Federal High Court in Akosa v. Ecart Internet Services Ltd and anor. sets a major precedent on how the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (the "NDPA") is enforced, particularly against unsolicited direct marketing.

In recent years, content creation has emerged as one of Nigeria's most dynamic and culturally significant industries.

Technology contracts frequently include liability caps. For example, a technology vendor might agree that "no more than 12 months' fees" can be claimed.