Nigeria: Content moderation requirements in Code of Practice for interactive computer service platforms/internet intermediaries

Progress

Current status

in force

26 Sep 2022 in force

13 Jun 2022 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers

Nigeria

Policy Area

Content moderation

Policy Instrument

Content moderation regulation

Regulated Economic Activity

platform intermediary: user-generated content

Government Branch

executive

Government Body

other regulatory body

Implementation Level

national

Timeline of events

26 Sep 2022

in force

Issued NITDA Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries including content moderation requirements

On 26 September 2022, the National Information Technology Development Agency's (NITDA) Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries, establishing a comprehensive digital policy framework to regulate the digital…

Source

Event type order

Action type implementation

Government branch executive

Government body other regulatory body

13 Jun 2022

under deliberation

Issued Code of Practice for interactive computer service platforms/internet intermediaries including content moderation requirements

On 13 June 2022, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) issued a draft Code of Practice for interactive computer service platforms/internet intermediaries and Conditions for Operating in Nigeria. The code outlines the respon…

Source

Event type outline

Action type announcement