ABUJA, Nigeria: The Nigerian government has lifted its ban on Twitter in the West African country, seven months after the countrys more than 200 million people were shut out of the social media network.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari directed that Twitters operations will resume in the country on Thursday, according to the director-general of the countrys National Information Technology Development Agency. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi said that was only after Twitter agreed to meet some conditions, including opening an office in Nigeria.
Nigeria suspended Twitters operation on June 4, citing the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigerias corporate existence. The action triggered criticisms as it came shortly after the social media network deleted a post by Buhari in which he threatened to treat separatists in the language they will understand.
Our action is a deliberate attempt to recalibrate our relationship with Twitter to achieve the maximum mutual benefits for our nation without jeopardizing the justified interests of the company. Our engagement has been very respectful, cordial, and successful, Abdullahi said in a statement.
A spokesperson for Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In addition to registering in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2022, Abdullahi said Twitter has also agreed to other conditions including appointing a designated country representative, complying with tax obligations and acting with a respectful acknowledgement of Nigerian laws and the national culture and history on which such legislation has been built.
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