Navigating digital transformation, NCC licensing, & data privacy compliance
Nigeria\'s telecommunications and technology sectors are experiencing rapid expansion under regulatory oversight from the NCC and NITDA. Medina Law Associates & Co. provides elite legal advisory to mobile operators, software houses, internet service providers (ISPs), and tech startups looking to secure their regulatory and transaction structures.
We help tech platforms draft and negotiate software development agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), terms of use, privacy policies, and security escrow agreements. Our data privacy practice ensures complete compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) to prevent compliance audits from escalating into fines.
NCC Telecom Licensing
We guide clients through telecom license applications, from Value Added Services (VAS) permits to national internet service provider (ISP) licenses, representing them before the NCC.
NDPR Data Privacy
We conduct comprehensive data audits, train data controllers on NDPR obligations, and draft robust internal security standards to safeguard customer data.
Our Core Capabilities
- NCC licensing and regulatory compliance audits.
- NDPR data protection compliance, audits, and DPO training.
- Drafting technology transfers and software licensing contracts.
- Software escrow agreements and source code safety setups.
- Advisory on fintech regulations and payment system guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
NITDA regulates and develops information technology in Nigeria. Crucially, it established the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), which governs how organizations collect, store, and process personal data of Nigerian citizens.
Operating as an ISP requires an Individual License from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which is valid for an initial period of 5 years, subject to compliance audits and fee renewals.
Under the NDPR, tech companies must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO), implement robust cybersecurity protocols, publish a privacy policy, and file annual data protection audit reports with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC).
A Software Escrow Agreement protects software licensees by placing source code in the custody of a neutral third party (escrow agent). If the developer goes out of business or fails to support the software, the code is released to the licensee to assure continuity.
