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FG to apply Twitter operational conditions to Facebook, WhatsApp, others

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed who disclosed this in Cairo said Nigeria was amending its National Broadcasting Act and Broadcasting Code to ensure that all online platforms operating in the country must comply with stipulated conditions.

On the agreement reached with Twitter, he said the micro blogging site had agreed to open the Nigerian office within the first quarter of 2022.

He said Twitter also agreed to appoint a designated country representative within one month of lifting its suspension while its global policy team would also be available to engage directly with the government.

The minister said twitter agreed to comply to all payable taxes as they are operating under the Nigerian laws within one week of restoring their operation.

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