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Nigeria age-verification & online ID laws

Pending Social-media age-verification consultation

In March 2026 Nigeria opened a public consultation on possible social-media restrictions and age verification; as of May 2026 no minimum age or verification requirement had been set.

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Pending

Bill / statute: Social-media age-verification consultation
Status: Bill pending, no law yet

In March 2026 Nigeria opened a public consultation on possible social-media restrictions and age verification; as of May 2026 no minimum age or verification requirement had been set.

Timeline

Jan 1, 2026Pending

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Frequently asked questions

Does Nigeria require age checks or ID to use social media?

Not yet -- a bill is pending. Social-media age-verification consultation is pending. In March 2026 Nigeria opened a public consultation on possible social-media restrictions and age verification; as of May 2026 no minimum age or verification requirement had been set.

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