Tinubu Government Shuts Over 13 Million Social Media Accounts, Deletes 59 Million Offensive Posts

The president Tinubu led-Federal Government has confirmed the closure of 13,597,057 social media accounts over offensive content and violations of the Code of Practice 2024 across platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

The disclosure was made in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, submitted by major tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, and TikTok. The code, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), outlines measures to curb online harm.

According to the report, 58,909,112 offensive posts were taken down, while 754,629 complaints were registered by users. It also noted that 420,439 contents were removed but later re-uploaded following user appeals.

In a statement on Wednesday, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, commended the platforms for complying with the code, stressing that the initiative is aimed at ensuring a safer and more responsible digital environment for Nigerians.