President Bola Tinubu directs Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology platforms, including Google, Meta and X, over allegations related to news content and competition. Multiple reports say the probe covers claims that the companies engage in anti-competitive practices and unlawfully exploit content published by Nigerian media organisations.
The directive follows a petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO). The outlets report that the government action also extends beyond the named platforms to other technology companies and may include generative AI-related services, though the exact list of additional firms is not detailed in the provided summaries.
Across the reports, the focus is on whether the FCCPC finds evidence of conduct that violates competition and consumer protection rules, particularly as it relates to the use or distribution of locally produced news content. The information currently available centers on Tinubu’s order and the basis for the investigation, with no findings or enforcement outcomes reported yet.
