President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered lifting of the ban placed on Twitter. But the microblogging site must first meet the conditions set by the Nigerian government.
Nigerian government banned the operations of Twitter June 5, 2021 after it accused the platform of activities that were undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence.
During his televised 61st Independence Day speech today (October 1), President Buhari listed the conditions. They include filtering out tweets that undermine Nigeria’s national security and cohesion; mandatory registration, physical presence and representation of Twitter in Nigeria; adherence to dispute resolution and local content and fair taxation.
His words: “I have directed that the suspension be lifted but only if the conditions are met to allow our citizens continue the use of the platform for business and positive engagements.”
“As a country, we are committed to ensuring that digital companies use their platform to enhance the lives of our citizens, respect Nigeria’s sovereignty, cultural values and promote online safety,” President Buhari stressed.
He admitted that: “social media is a very useful platform that has enabled millions of Nigerians to connect with loved ones, promote their businesses, socialise, and access news and other information.”
While making his Independence Day speech, the President said: “Social media is a very useful platform that has enabled millions of Nigerians to connect with loved ones, promote their businesses, socialise, and access news and other information.
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