NCC survey finds gaps in licensees’ readiness for Internet code

…Only two fully prepared for implementation
…Launches working group to tackle internet governance challenges
By Juliet Umeh
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has found that only two of 19 licensees surveyed are fully ready to implement the Internet Code of Practice, ICOP, 2026. Nine reported partial readiness, while five said they were not prepared.
The findings were presented at the NCC Internet Governance Symposium 2026 on Thursday. Cybersecurity obligations and artificial intelligence provisions were identified as among the most difficult areas of the code.
Licensees also asked the commission for clearer expectations, implementation guidance and reporting templates...