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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA), has pledged to support the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun in his fight to combat misinformation.
BAVCCA National President, Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, in a statement yesterday, said the group would submit the Digital Content Practitioners (Registration and Regulation) Bill, 2025 to the National Assembly.
He explained that the bill is not about censorship, but about accountability, traceability, and professionalism in Nigeria’s digital space.
According to him, the spread of falsehoods is not a bloggers-only problem; but a national security threat that demands collective action.
He maintained that every individual or platform publishing content on security, health, religion, or politics must verify with at least two independent, credible sources before posting.
Chukwunyere said: “BAVCCA stands united with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, in sounding the alarm on the devastating impact of misinformation.
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“This is a clarion call to every Nigerian—creator, sharer, or citizen. The spread of falsehoods is not a bloggers-only problem; it is a national security threat that demands collective action.
“BAVCCA shall formally submitting the Digital Content Practitioners (Registration and Regulation) Bill, 2025 to the National Assembly. The bill seeks:
Mandatory registration of all bloggers, vloggers, podcasters, social media influencers, and online journalists with a National Digital Content Registry.
“Annual licensing tied to verifiable identity, ethics training, and compliance with the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, and NUJ Code of Ethics.
“Criminal penalties for unregistered operators who publish content that incites violence, spreads health disinformation, or undermines national security.
“BAVCCA pledges full support to law enforcement. Under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act, any person—member or non-member—who knowingly spreads false information that endangers public safety will face arrest and prosecution. We shall submit a list of 47 repeat offenders to the Nigeria Police Cybercrime Unit.
“Free Annual Ethics & AI Literacy Training
Starting 1 January 2026, BAVCCA will offer nationwide free workshops (physical and virtual) on spotting deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and responsible content creation. Certification will be required for registration under the new bill.
“₦50 Million Whistleblower Reward Fund
Open to all Nigerians. Report verified fake news via [email protected] and earn up to ₦100,000 per confirmed case. Funds are seeded by BAVCCA and corporate partners.”
