Two weeks after, NCC yet to shut down pornographic websites in Nigeria

Two weeks after the House of Representatives directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down access to pornographic websites nationwide, investigations by IDOMA VOICE reveal that the directive has yet to be implemented.

On Tuesday, March 11, the House of Representatives mandated the NCC, Nigeria’s telecoms regulatory body, to enforce the ban, aiming to curb what lawmakers described as a growing moral and social concern.

The motion, sponsored by Hon. Dalhatu Tafoki, who represents the Faskari/Kankara/Sabuwa Federal Constituency, sought urgent action against online pornography, citing its negative impact on societal values.

“I would like to move a motion for the need to block internet websites hosting pornographic content and sanction the internet service providers responsible for the posting. The House notes that cyber pornography is fast becoming a global problem, and no concrete steps have been taken to curb its phenomenon in Nigeria,” Tafoki stated.

The directive has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians, with critics questioning its feasibility and prioritization, while others argue that internet censorship should not be a legislative focus.

Despite the House’s resolution, IDOMA VOICE investigations on Thursday confirmed that major pornographic websites remain accessible across Nigeria.

Efforts to obtain a response from the NCC regarding the delay in enforcement proved unsuccessful.