The Nigerian House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enforce the immediate shutdown of all pornographic websites in the country.
This decision was made during a plenary session on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Key Details:
- Motion Sponsor: The motion was introduced by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker representing Katsina State, who emphasized the negative societal impacts of pornography, including its potential to encourage adultery, addiction, and other harmful behaviors.
- Directive: The NCC has been instructed to compel internet service providers to block access to all websites hosting obscene and pornographic content. Service providers that fail to comply with this directive will face sanctions under the Nigerian Communications Act and the National Information Technology Development Act.
- Rationale: Tafoki highlighted that Nigeria, being a highly religious country, should take stronger measures to uphold societal values. He also referenced other countries in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East that have enacted similar bans.
- Legislative Oversight: The House has tasked its committees on communications and legislative compliance to ensure the implementation of this directive and report back within four weeks.
This move has sparked discussions about internet regulation and its implications for digital freedom in Nigeria.
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