The Federal Government has deactivated about 13.6 million social media accounts and removed 58.9 million pieces of offensive contents from platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), as part of efforts to enforce compliance with online content regulations.
This was contained in the 2024 Compliance Report on the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)and theNational Broadcasting Commission (NBC).
The report, titled Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report: Highlights of Social Media Platforms’ Efforts on Online Harm Protection, was submitted by service providers including Google, Microsoft and TikTok.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Hadiza Umar Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA, said 58,909,112 pieces of offensive content were taken down in line with the Code.
She added that 13,597,057 user accounts were deactivated for violations of platform rules and regulatory provisions.
According to Umar, platforms received 754,629 user complaints while 420,439 items were reinstated following appeals.
“These reports show how platforms are addressing user safety in accordance with the Code of Practice and their guidelines,” she said.
She noted that the Code requires large platforms operating in Nigeria to register locally, comply with laws, and meet tax obligations.
Umar said maintaining a safe digital space requires continued collaboration among regulators, service providers, and civil society.
“NITDA is committed to strengthening user protection, improving digital literacy, and building trust in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem,” she said.
