Nigeria: Terminated Twitter Ban
Description
Terminated Twitter Ban
The Federal Government of Nigeria announced the termination of the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria. The government explained that the decision was taken after Twitter agreed to a series of conditions, including opening a local office, developing a Code of Conduct, complying with Nigerian laws and respecting Nigeria's national culture and history.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
service (digitally delivered): operate
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1