NITDA Hails Google, Microsoft, TikTok for Compliance with Online Safety Code
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commended global tech giants Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for their adherence to Nigeria’s Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and for the timely submission of their 2024 compliance reports.
The Code, jointly issued by NITDA, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), sets clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content on digital platforms.
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In a statement signed by the Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, NITDA said the compliance reports provided valuable insights into the platforms’ efforts at addressing user safety concerns in line with both the Code of Practice and their respective community standards.
The 2024 reports revealed that across the three platforms: 754,629 complaints were registered by users, 58,909,112 harmful content were taken down, 420,439 contents were removed and reuploaded after user appeals, and 13,597,057 accounts were closed or deactivated.
NITDA described the submission of the reports as a significant milestone in building a safe and responsible digital environment for Nigerians, adding that it demonstrated the platforms’ commitment to a secure and trustworthy online space.
“This achievement reflects the provisions of the Code of Practice, which requires large service platforms to register in Nigeria, comply with relevant laws, including tax obligations, while reinforcing their role in ensuring online safety for Nigerians,” the statement read.
The agency, however, stressed that sustaining a safer digital ecosystem requires continued collaboration among government, industry stakeholders, and civil society.
“We remain committed to working with industry players, regulatory partners, and civil society to further strengthen user safety, enhance digital literacy, and promote trust and transparency in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem,” NITDA assured.
