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
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…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
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…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body