SENATE: Bill seeking social media firms to set up offices in Nigeria scales second reading

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 March 19, 2025



The bill proposing amendment to the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to require social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country on Tuesday 19th March, 2025 has passed second reading in the Senate.

According to Senator Nwoko, this measure is intended to promote accountability, transparency, and professionalism in Nigeria’s digital media space, similar to traditional media houses, just as he asserts that the bill is not an attack on social media platforms but a demand for equity and respect for Nigeria’s position as a global leader in digital engagement.

The bill also proposes new regulations for bloggers operating in Nigeria. He also proposed that social media owners should maintain proper employee records and belong to a recognised national association of bloggers, with headquarters in Abuja.

The bill is seeking social media platforms like Facebook , Instagram, WhatsApp, Tik Tok, among others.

Senator Nwoko said there were several challenges resulting from the absence of social media offices in Nigeria, such as limited local representation; economic losses as well as challenges in legal and Data Protection Compliance.

 By Dennis Nentawe Cletus (Spelz)

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