# Digital safety and platform accountability in Nigeria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-safety-and-platform-accountability-in-nigeria > Updated: 2026-08-20T13:24:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In Nigeria, stakeholders are increasingly addressing digital safety and the accountability of technology platforms. In Kwara State, advocates and law enforcement officials urged women and girls to report technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) to combat stigma and social pressure. Police Public Relations Officer SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi stated that “digital safety is personal safety because violence no longer requires physical contact,” noting that existing laws like the Cybercrimes Act are available to protect victims. Following these efforts, a dialogue in Abuja involving journalists and regulators highlighted a broader need for tech platform accountability. Participants expressed concern over the power shift from governments to private companies, noting that algorithms can facilitate deepfake scams, fraud, and misinformation. Dapo Olorunyomi, CEO of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, warned that without scrutiny, the digital environment could lead to exploitation and privacy violations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Stakeholders in Nigeria demand greater tech platform accountability Stakeholders in Abuja are calling for stronger accountability for tech platforms to address digital harms, misinformation, and the growing influence of algorithms on Nigerian society. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stakeholders-in-nigeria-demand-greater-tech-platform-accountability ### 2026-08-08: Nigerian stakeholders urge women to report online violence Nigerian stakeholders are urging women to report technology-facilitated gender-based violence to combat social stigma and protect their digital identities and political participation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-stakeholders-urge-women-to-report-online-violence --- Cite as: Digital safety and platform accountability in Nigeria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/digital-safety-and-platform-accountability-in-nigeria