The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill for second reading that requires social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and others to establish physical offices within the country. Sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, the bill aims to ensure digital businesses contribute to Nigeria’s revenue and address challenges caused by the lack of physical offices. The bill […] The post Senate Passes Bill To Require Social Media Platforms To Have Physical Presence In Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.
The Nigerian Senate passed a bill requiring social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube to establish physical offices in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, aims to increase revenue and address issues arising from the lack of local presence, such as difficulty resolving complaints and managing Nigeria-specific content. The bill also includes provisions for bloggers to maintain employee records. The Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security will further review the bill.