The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to immediately shut down all pornographic websites operating in the country.
The resolution was passed during plenary on Tuesday, as part of efforts to “protect societal values.”
The motion, sponsored by Katsina Rep. Dalhatu Tafoki, called on internet service providers to block access to these sites, enforcing the new directive nationwide.
“We must take bold steps to protect the moral fabric of our society,” Tafoki stated in his motion.
Details of the shutdown are expected to be provided in due course, but the move marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over internet regulation in Nigeria.