SAFETY BOOST: TikTok Bans 49,512 Live Sessions in Nigeria to Curb Harmful Content!

SAFETY BOOST: TikTok Bans 49,512 Live Sessions in Nigeria to Curb Harmful Content!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

In a sweeping effort to promote safer online interactions, TikTok has revealed that it banned 49,512 live sessions in Nigeria between April and June 2025, according to its latest Q2 Transparency Report.

“We are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming platform by enforcing our community guidelines without compromise,” the company stated.

Key Details:

• The platform also removed 3.78 million videos in Nigeria during the same period for violating community standards.
• TikTok said the banned live sessions were flagged for issues ranging from misinformation and hate speech to nudity and self-harm content.
• Globally, TikTok removed over 110 million videos in Q2 alone, with Nigeria ranking among the top countries for enforcement activity.

Why It Matters:

• The crackdown reflects rising concern over the spread of harmful content on social media, especially among young users.
• Nigeria is one of TikTok’s fastest-growing markets in Africa, making content moderation critical to user safety.
• The data signals improved investment in artificial intelligence and local content moderation teams to address country-specific challenges.

What to Watch:

• Whether TikTok introduces stricter live-streaming policies or age restrictions in Nigeria.
• Government or regulatory responses, especially from Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
• The impact of these actions on creator behaviour and platform trust across Nigeria.

Citations:

1. TikTok Q2 2025 Transparency Report
2. TechCabal: www.techcabal.com/2025/11/21/tiktok-bans-lives-nigeria
3. Rest of World: www.restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-africa-content-safety

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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