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The Nigerian government has closed down about 13,597,057 social media accounts.

The accounts were removed for offensive content and violations of the code of practice by users of social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X.

This was disclosed in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report submitted to the government by promoters of interactive computer service platforms such as Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, among others.

The Code of Practice was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC.

The 2024 report is titled ‘Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report Highlights Social Media Platforms’ Efforts on Online Harm Protection’.

A statement released on Wednesday by the spokesperson for NITDA, Hadiza Umar, said a total of 58,909,112 offensive contents were taken down from various platforms.

The government agency commended Google, Microsoft and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and also noted that 754,629 registered complaints were received.

The NITDA spokesperson added that 420,439 pieces of content were removed and re-uploaded following appeals by users.

“The compliance reports provide valuable insights into the platforms’ efforts to address user safety concerns in line with the Code of Practice and the platforms’ community guidelines.

“The submission of these reports marks a significant step towards fostering a safer and responsible digital environment for Nigerian users.

“We remain committed to working with industry players, civil society, and regulatory partners to further strengthen user safety measures, enhance digital literacy, and promote trust and transparency in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem,” the statement said.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/20/nigerian-govt-shuts-down-over-13-million-social-media-accounts/

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Nigerian government now have access to one's Facebook account? Abi they contact mark first and then close the account? I no really understand am well...

They shall want to silence everyone

E don dey happen!

Social media control.

MrCover:
The Nigerian government has closed down about 13,597,057 social media accounts.

The accounts were removed for offensive content and violations of the code of practice by users of social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X.

This was disclosed in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report submitted to the government by promoters of interactive computer service platforms such as Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, among others.

The Code of Practice was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, and the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC.

The 2024 report is titled ‘Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report Highlights Social Media Platforms’ Efforts on Online Harm Protection’.

A statement released on Wednesday by the spokesperson for NITDA, Hadiza Umar, said a total of 58,909,112 offensive contents were taken down from various platforms.

The government agency commended Google, Microsoft and TikTok for their continued compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and also noted that 754,629 registered complaints were received.

The NITDA spokesperson added that 420,439 pieces of content were removed and re-uploaded following appeals by users.

“The compliance reports provide valuable insights into the platforms’ efforts to address user safety concerns in line with the Code of Practice and the platforms’ community guidelines.

“The submission of these reports marks a significant step towards fostering a safer and responsible digital environment for Nigerian users.

“We remain committed to working with industry players, civil society, and regulatory partners to further strengthen user safety measures, enhance digital literacy, and promote trust and transparency in Nigeria’s digital ecosystem,” the statement said.


Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/08/20/nigerian-govt-shuts-down-over-13-million-social-media-accounts/

99% of the ban account are supporting Peter Obi

APC government know what they're doing

Them ban obi supporters accounts,Abi?

Them go ban tire

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How is this possible? There’s no way any government has this much power

Good. Some are bot accounts run by one person. I don’t know how someone will balance daily existence with running three hundred social media accounts. Which ministry you wan spread wey important like that?

Lmao dem no close Nairaland accounts abi e no count as social media so dem no rate Oga Seun app

Them never shut down my Nairaland account ooo....abi

Military government is better than tinubu government

Are you serious?
My own no go dey, ayam law abiding... L

This my L is what

They go ban tire na... Is it not this zoo wey we dey. All animal go collect

I have not been able to open my Facebook for over a year now....

But face book no be food naa...

Facebook banned me too and I don't give a damn Bleep about them, thank God the X is there for me anytime anyday.X is even more fun than this archaic way of N'land seff.

13million plus, yet nobody don complain say them block their account

A very good move. There are so many accounts operated by different terrorist groups. No sane country allow terrorists to take over her cyberspace.

E be like sey e don dey set like this. Government don dey wake up to their call.

Good..I support this 100%..if you think u can demarket and bad mouth this country, you think your freedom of speech allow you to talk trash about the country the the extent of wishing evil and always rejoice on any negatives about the country, u are wrong o. Something that could warrant execution from most Asian countries.
China and other countries that blocked their citizen from accessing social media like of facebook, twitter, tiktok, WhatsApp etc, their citizen didnt didnt die and the government doesn't care if it's violation of right. The country face and interest most always comes first just like America doing now..North korea is worst even...many of you are just lucky African leaders are very soft...nonsense.

Quote me contrary to my stance and loose ur first issue in the nearest future

Why haven't they shut down reno's account. Is it because he's working for them?

Hypocritical government.

I hope reno omokri social media was among or else it's fake and political

The Government should rest, there is no need to censor the social/new media in Nigeria. The users of those platforms are not interested in using it as a tool to entrench positive leadership. The only issues wey concern them na Big Brother Naija, Davido vs Wizkid, Davido and Iyabo Ojo wedding, Biafra vs Oduduwa, Cubana chief priest vs Kenya Baby mama

Let them checkmate obedients on nairaland and remove all of them.

Obedients are a big menace to our society.

Ahmednagar:
99% of the ban account are supporting Peter Obi

APC government know what they're doing

You dey one corner of your room 🤣

U just conclude anything you like 😂

Dey make yourself happy sha 🤣

immortalcrown:
E don dey happen!
Social media control.

OPICANTO2223:
I hope reno omokri social media was among or else it's fake and political

Gbadugbakun:
Why haven't they shut down reno's account. Is it because he's working for them?
Hypocritical government.

Kingpele:
Military government is better than tinubu government

Myrepublic:
Them ban obi supporters accounts,Abi?

Them go ban tire

SenecaTheYonger:
How is this possible? There’s no way any government has this much power

Go school you say No

This was disclosed in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report submitted to the government by promoters of interactive computer service platforms such as Google, Microsoft, and TikTok, among others.

A woman was recently arrested by US security for threatening Trump. Military is also better than Trump's Administration. Una go get sense by force.

Kingpele:
Military government is better than tinubu government

Clairvoyancy:
Nigerian government now have access to one's Facebook account? Abi they contact mark first and then close the account? I no really understand am well...

They shall want to silence everyone

When Trump who wasn't your president was asking for unrestricted access to ALL your social media accounts didn't you gladly give him permission because of ordinary visa? Can Trump try that shit with Europeans or Australians? If a foreign Government has the right to demand access to your privacy then your Government has the right too.

THIS IS CYBER TERRORISM ....... NOT SURPRISED.... THEY JUST CONFIRMED THE DECLARATION OF THE CANADIAN FEDERAL COURT THAT THEY ARE A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION

Meanwhile, the telecommunication companies are ripping off Nigerians with data tariffs and call charges. NCC is doing nothing because they have been settled. The masses are for slaughter, while they declare huge profits after tax.