Nigeria: Senate Pushes to Compel Social Media Giants to Open Nigeria Offices

Abuja — The Senate on Thursday won overwhelming stakeholder support for a landmark legislative proposal that would compel global social media and technology companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country.

The move is aimed at strengthening national security, improving data protection, enhancing regulatory oversight and creating thousands of jobs.

The endorsement came during a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Information and Communications…