Global tech giants Google, Microsoft, and TikTok have deactivated more than 13 million social media accounts and removed 58.9 million pieces of obscene content in compliance with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for Online Platforms.
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in a joint statement with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), disclosed that 13,597,057 accounts were shut down for posting offensive content and breaching community rules on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
According to NITDA’s Corporate Communications Director, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, the measures were detailed in the 2024 Code of Practice Compliance Report submitted by Google, Microsoft, and TikTok. She noted that the platforms also recorded 754,629 user complaints, reflecting their efforts to tackle online harm.
Umar commended the platforms’ continued compliance with Nigeria’s Code of Practice, stressing that the report highlights progress in ensuring user safety and maintaining a secure, responsible digital space for Nigerians.
While acknowledging these achievements, NITDA emphasized that sustaining online safety requires continuous collaboration among regulators, industry players, and civil society to enhance digital literacy, build trust, and ensure accountability within the country’s digital ecosystem.
