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
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body