When Nigeria announced an investigation into Google, Meta, X and several generative artificial intelligence platforms, many viewed it as yet another regulatory confrontation with global technology companies. I believe it represents something far more significant. It is one of the most consequential tests of Nigeria's digital policy in recent years because its outcome could determine whether the country's media industry remains economically viable in an era where technology platforms increasingly control how news is discovered, distributed and monetised.

NITDA Flags Meta and X for Non-Compliance with Nigeria’s Online Platforms Code The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has accused major social media platforms of failing to fully comply with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries, raising questions...