TikTok Removes 2.4 Million Nigerian Videos for Policy Violations in Q4 2024
TikTok announced the removal of 2.4 million videos from Nigerian users during the fourth quarter of 2024 due to breaches of its content guidelines. The platform highlighted that Nigeria ranked among the top 50 countries contributing to policy violations during this period.
In comparison, the United States reported the most significant number of violations, with 8.5 million videos taken down. This information was released in TikTok’s most recent Community Guidelines Enforcement report, which documented a staggering 153 million videos removed worldwide in the quarter.
The report revealed that the 50 countries with the highest content breaches accounted for roughly 90% of all global removals in this timeframe. The videos removed were found to infringe upon various TikTok policies, including those pertaining to Integrity and Authenticity, Privacy and Security, Mental and Behavioral Health, Safety, and Civility, among other areas.
Account Removals
During the same quarter, TikTok also reported the deletion of 211.5 million accounts identified as either fraudulent or belonging to users suspected of being under the age of 13. The majority of these removed accounts—185.3 million—were classified as fake. Additionally, 20.5 million accounts were deleted due to concerns over their ownership by young users, while 5.6 million accounts were removed for unspecified reasons.
The platform emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its service by detecting and eliminating threats posed by fake accounts and suspicious engagements. TikTok acknowledged that it faces ongoing challenges due to external threats that could disrupt its reporting accuracy in these areas.
The report indicated that TikTok updated its classification process for fake likes and followers in Q4 2024, contributing to the increased figures in these categories. The update aims to provide a clearer picture of the company’s efforts to swiftly identify and eliminate any accounts or content attempting to artificially enhance popularity on the platform.
Challenges Ahead
Despite these enforcement efforts, TikTok continues to grapple with scrutiny from various governments regarding its content and usage policies. In October of the previous year, 13 U.S. states, along with the District of Columbia, brought lawsuits against the social media giant. These legal actions accused TikTok of neglecting to safeguard young users from potential harm, asserting that the platform is engineered to be addictive, thereby exploiting the vulnerabilities of children for profit.
The lawsuits further exacerbate TikTok’s ongoing legal challenges with U.S. regulators, with plaintiffs seeking financial penalties and heightened accountability for the Chinese-owned organization. The states involved argue that TikTok’s design intentionally fosters prolonged user engagement, especially among younger audiences, raising serious concerns about mental health and the effectiveness of its content moderation practices.
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