The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for complying with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for submitting their 2024 compliance reports.
The Code, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), and NITDA, provides clear guidelines on online safety and harmful content management.
In a statement signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Director of Corporate Communications & Media Relations at NITDA, the agency said the reports offered valuable insights into how the platforms handled user safety concerns.
According to the compliance data:
754,629 complaints were registered by Nigerian users,
58,909,112 harmful contents were taken down,
420,439 pieces of content were removed and later reuploaded after appeals, and
13,597,057 accounts were closed or deactivated.
NITDA described the submission of these reports as a milestone in creating a safer digital environment for Nigerians, noting that the Code of Practice also mandates large service platforms to register in Nigeria, comply with national laws, and fulfill tax obligations.
While applauding the platforms’ efforts, NITDA stressed that achieving a secure digital ecosystem requires sustained collaboration among stakeholders, including industry players, civil society, and regulators.
