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A Platform must acknowledge the receipt of the complaint and take down the content within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAct expeditiously to remove, disable, or block access to non-consensual content that exposes a person\u2019s private areas, full or partial nudity, sexual act, deepfake, or revenge porn, where such content is targeted to harass, disrepute, or intimidate an individual. A Platform must acknowledge the receipt of the complaint and take down the content within 24 hours.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Online platforms are also expected to \u201cprioritise authentic information in search, feeds, or other distribution channels; trace, expose, penalise, and close accounts and sources that amplify disinformation and misinformation\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>NITDA added that the federal government is \u201ccommitment towards ensuring Nigeria fully harness the potentials of the digital economy and safeguard the security and interest of its citizens in the digital ecosystem\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>According to the agency, the code of practice \u201cshall come into effect on the date issued by NITDA\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/NITDANigeria\/status\/1536392359977664512?t=17ygSFjWZQUA1ll8lEzTYw&#038;s=19<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In furtherance of its drive to regulate social media, the federal government has issued a code of practice for all online platforms operating in Nigeria. 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