Data Protection: Senate Advances Bill Mandating Social Media Giants to Establish Offices in Nigeria

By Caroline Ameh

The Nigerian Senate has taken a bold step toward compelling global social media platforms to establish physical offices within the country, as a proposed bill passed its second reading on Tuesday.

The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, making it mandatory for social media companies operating in Nigeria to have…