Sri Lanka data visit; Lagos cable fixes

1. Sri Lanka turns to Nigeria for data protection regulatory lessons: Sri Lanka’s Data Protection Authority conducted a study tour of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to learn from its regulatory framework. The delegation, led by Director-General Dimuth Bhashitha Atapattu, focused on institutional development and emerging priorities. NDPC National Commissioner Dr. Vincent Olatunji highlighted the commission’s progress and public-private partnership models during the exchange. 2. Lagos regulator gives five telcos 48 hours to fix fibre cables: The Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency ordered ipNX, FibreOne, 21st Century, Airtel, and MTN to rectify sagging fibre-optic cables in Ikeja GRA within forty-eight hours. The directive followed a patrol identifying safety hazards. Operators must inspect installations, secure cables, and submit confirmation of corrective measures to avoid regulatory penalties and further enforcement action. 3. NCC-Approved Data Bundle: How Airtel, MTN and Glo compare on price, data allowance: This report compares NCC-approved data bundles from Airtel, MTN, and Glo regarding price and data allowances. The detailed analysis is restricted to Technology Times Premium Users’ Club members. Readers are directed to sign up for free access or log in to view the full comparison of telecommunications pricing structures and data benefits. 4. NUCAP: Nigeria targets 20 million people with 3,700 telecom towers: Nigeria plans to deploy three thousand seven hundred telecommunications towers under the Nigerian Universal Connectivity Access Project to reach nearly twenty million people in underserved communities. Minister Bosun Tijani announced the initiative to bridge the digital divide. The project aims to improve connectivity for farmers, traders, and families, with further deployments expected in the coming months.