CJN, NCC seek stronger judicial role in telecoms, online safety

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, and NCC CEO Aminu Maida called for a more technologically informed judiciary to address emerging legal challenges in Nigeria's digital economy. At a workshop in Lagos, they emphasized the importance of telecommunications infrastructure protection and online safety. Maida also noted unprecedented data consumption, with over 1.42 million terabytes consumed in March 2026.