Nigeria partners with major social media platforms to dismantle terrorist and criminal accounts, enhancing counter-terrorism efforts.

Nigerian security agencies are collaborating with major social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and X to dismantle accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups for propaganda, live-streaming attacks, and sharing stolen goods. The National Counter Terrorism Centre’s Director-General, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, confirmed successful takedowns after highlighting national security risks to tech companies. Despite ongoing challenges from evolving tactics like alias use and ransom payments via point-of-sale operators, Nigeria has strengthened its counter-terrorism financing efforts through a joint committee involving security forces, financial intelligence, and the judiciary, improving its global compliance standing. Laka pledged increased action in 2026 amid regional instability.