On 13th June, 2022, the National Information
Technology Development Agency ("NITDA") issued a draft
Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service
Platforms/Internet Intermediaries(the "Code").
The objectives of the Code include setting out best practices
required for Platforms, making the digital ecosystem safer for
Nigerians and non-Nigerians in Nigeria, setting out measures to
combat online harms such as disinformation and misinformation.
The Code of Practice applies to all interactive Computer Service
Platforms/Internet Intermediaries and their agents in Nigeria.
This article examines some novel provisions in the draft code
and possible impacts on existing legislative and regulatory
framework for online platforms (such as Twitter, Instagram,
YouTube, Google Search, etc.) in Nigeria.
