The Nigerian Government has shut down more than 13 million social media accounts and deleted nearly 59 million offensive contents in a sweeping crackdown on online abuses across major platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

The action, detailed in the Code of Practice 2024 Compliance Report, highlights intensified efforts by regulators and global tech giants Google, Microsoft, TikTok and others to tackle harmful content and enforce digital responsibility.

The Code of Practice, jointly issued by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), mandates platforms to curb obscenity, misinformation, and abuse.

According to the report, a total of 13,597,057 accounts were permanently closed for repeated violations, while 58,909,112 offensive posts were taken down.

In addition, there were 754,629 registered complaints from users, with over 420,000 pieces of content removed and re-uploaded after successful appeals.

In a statement issued in Wednesday, NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, commended global service providers for aligning with Nigeria’s digital safety laws.

According to her, “The submission of these reports marks a significant step towards fostering a safer and responsible digital environment for Nigerian users,”.

She stressed that the clampdown reflects not only compliance with content rules but also adherence to wider obligations, including tax responsibilities and community guidelines.

While acknowledging progress, Umar noted that lasting online safety demands collaboration among government, platforms, civil society, and users.

“NITDA remains committed to strengthening user protection, promoting transparency, and boosting digital literacy to build trust in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital ecosystem,” she assured.