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Google, Meta, TikTok Pay N2.55trn Taxes to Nigeria in Six Months

By  Milcah  Tanimu

Major digital companies, including Google, Meta, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Microsoft, contributed N2.55 trillion ($1.5 billion) in taxes to Nigeria’s Federal Government in the first half of 2024. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, citing data from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

This milestone highlights the success of Nigeria’s regulatory framework in ensuring compliance from foreign digital platforms. NITDA applauded these companies for adhering to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms, developed in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

In addition to tax contributions, social media platforms implemented measures to enhance online safety. They deactivated 12.1 million accounts for policy violations, removed 65.8 million pieces of content, and addressed 4.1 million user complaints. Some 379,433 pieces of removed Nigerian content were later reinstated after appeals.

NITDA emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between regulators and digital platforms to foster a safer and more responsible digital environment. These developments underline the critical role of digital companies in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

This report demonstrates the growing significance of the digital economy and sets a precedent for other countries seeking to regulate global tech giants effectively.

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