Google, Microsoft, X, and TikTok Pay Over $1.5 Billion in Taxes to Nigeria, Deactivate 12M Accounts.

Written on 03/12/2024
The Whistler

 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) revealed that global tech giants Google, X (formerly Twitter), Microsoft, and TikTok collectively paid over $1.5 billion (N2.55 trillion) in taxes to the Nigerian government in the first half of 2024.

Additionally, the platforms deactivated more than 12 million Nigerian accounts and removed over 65 million posts as part of their compliance efforts.

This was disclosed by NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications & Media Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, highlighting the platforms’ commitment to adhering to Nigeria’s digital regulations.



According to NITDA, the data is a part of the 2023 compliance report on the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries.

The Code is jointly issued by NITDA, the Nigerian Communications Commission, and the National Broadcasting Commission.

It stated, “The National Information Technology Development Agency has commended Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok for their compliance with the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries.

“The Code, which was issued jointly by the Nigerian Communications Commission, National Broadcasting Commission, and NITDA, outlines clear guidelines for promoting online safety and managing harmful content.

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