President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major tech companies and Generative AI platforms in Nigeria over allegations of anti-competitive practices, unlawful exploitation of news content, and unfair market conduct.

The directive follows a joint petition by Nigerian media organizations like the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), which raised concerns about digital platforms undermining media sustainability.The FCCPC emphasized that the investigation aims to establish facts through due process, not assume wrongdoing.

Key areas include examining if tech firms violated the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018, such as unauthorized use of copyrighted news articles for AI training.Previous cases like Meta's $220m fine in 2025 highlight potential legal actions.The probe also addresses claims that Nigerian publishers are denied fair compensation for their content, similar to South Africa’s Google settlement.This marks a significant step in regulating tech influence on media ecosystems.