The FG has confirmed the closure of 13,597,057 social media accounts over offensive content & violations of the Code of Practice 2024 across platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram & X.
The disclosure was made in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, submitted by major tech companies such as Google, Microsoft & TikTok. The code, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) & the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) outlines measures to curb online harm.
According to the report, 58,909,112 offensive posts were taken down, while 754,629 complaints were registered by users. It also noted that 420,439 contents were removed but later re-uploaded following user appeals.
In a statement, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications, Hajiya Hadiza Umar commended the platforms for complying with the code, stressing that the initiative is aimed at ensuring a safer & more responsible digital environment for Nigerians.
The disclosure was made in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, submitted by major tech companies such as Google, Microsoft & TikTok. The code, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) & the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) outlines measures to curb online harm.
According to the report, 58,909,112 offensive posts were taken down, while 754,629 complaints were registered by users. It also noted that 420,439 contents were removed but later re-uploaded following user appeals.
In a statement, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications, Hajiya Hadiza Umar commended the platforms for complying with the code, stressing that the initiative is aimed at ensuring a safer & more responsible digital environment for Nigerians.
The FG has confirmed the closure of 13,597,057 social media accounts over offensive content & violations of the Code of Practice 2024 across platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram & X.
The disclosure was made in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, submitted by major tech companies such as Google, Microsoft & TikTok. The code, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) & the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) outlines measures to curb online harm.
According to the report, 58,909,112 offensive posts were taken down, while 754,629 complaints were registered by users. It also noted that 420,439 contents were removed but later re-uploaded following user appeals.
In a statement, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications, Hajiya Hadiza Umar commended the platforms for complying with the code, stressing that the initiative is aimed at ensuring a safer & more responsible digital environment for Nigerians.
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