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Nigeria to regulate online platforms
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The platforms are popular in Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation with more than 200 million people.
The code of practice for "interactive computer service platforms/internet intermediaries" is meant to curb online abuse, including disinformation and misinformation, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says in the regulations posted on its website.
A statement from the agency's spokesperson dated 13 June says the regulations were developed with input from Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google and TikTok, among others.
Security and public order
NIDTA said the platforms would be required to provide to users or authorised government agencies relevant information, including for purposing of preserving security and public order.
They would also have to file annual reports to NITDA with the number of registered users in Nigeria, number of complaints received and content taken down due to disinformation and misinformation.
Earlier this year Nigeria lifted a ban on Twitter saying the US-based company had agreed to set up a local office among other agreements with authorities.
Source: Reuters
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