By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
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The Federal Government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to launch a comprehensive investigation into X (formerly Twitter), Meta, Alphabet, and several Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies over alleged anti-media and anti-competitive practices in Nigeria.
The directive was conveyed in a letter signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, following a joint petition submitted to the Presidency by the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO).
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The NPO comprises the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).
The petition accused the named technology firms of practices that could undermine fair competition, weaken the commercial viability of Nigerian media organisations, and infringe on the rights of publishers and content creators.
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Key concerns include:
Market dominance by global tech platforms
Alleged unauthorised scraping and commercial use of copyrighted news content for training Generative AI models
The absence of fair commercial agreements between tech companies and Nigerian news publishers
The FCCPC, in a statement released on Monday, confirmed that it would carry out an independent, transparent, and evidence-based investigation.
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Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, said:
“We recognise the strategic importance of the media to Nigeria’s democracy and the equally significant role of technology in driving innovation and economic growth. Our responsibility is to objectively determine the facts and ensure that competition within the digital ecosystem remains fair, transparent, and consistent with Nigerian law.”
Bello emphasised that the inquiry should not be viewed as a presumption of wrongdoing, noting that all parties would be given the opportunity to present their positions before any conclusions are reached.
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The commission will determine whether any conduct breached the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018 or other applicable laws.
The FCCPC had previously investigated Meta and secured a ruling in 2025 over violations of the FCCPA, leading to a $220 million fine, which the company appealed.
This latest investigation is expected to examine the broader impact of global tech platforms on Nigeria’s media and creative industry.
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The outcome could have significant implications for how international technology companies operate in Nigeria and their relationship with local content creators and publishers.
The investigation is ongoing, and further updates are expected in the coming weeks.
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