Nigerian Govt Sets To Regulate Facebook, Twitter, Others, Demands Them To Register With CAC
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has instructed Facebook, Twitter Tik Tok, Google, and other internet platforms to register Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and appoint country representatives to Nigeria.
The conditions are stated in the recently released Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries (online platforms), as disclosed in a statement issued by NITDA on Monday. BUSINESS HALLMARK reports. Information Guide Nigeria
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The statement reads in part, “NITDA wishes to present to the public a Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries for future review and input.”
The Code of Practice was developed by NITDA alongside the Nigerian Communications Commission and National Broadcasting Commission, with input from platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, and TikTok. jamb results
One of such conditions in the Code of Practice is that each online platform is required to have a country representative, who will interface with the Nigerian authorities.
This means that Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, TikTok, and other interactive online platforms are required to have country representatives.
Other conditions include registering with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a legal entity, complying with tax obligations, and abide by regulatory and legal demands.
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