TikTok Access Issues in Northern Nigeria

TikTok has denied reports of restricting access to its platform in parts of Northern Nigeria, including Kaduna, Kebbi, Kano, and Sokoto. The company's Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Keagile Makgoba, stated they are working with stakeholders to address access diffi

TikTok denied blocking access to its platform in Northern Nigeria, stating that the disruption was not imposed by the company. Users reported issues accessing the platform, with some resorting to VPNs to connect.

TikTok has denied imposing restrictions on its platform in Northern Nigeria, where users have reported access difficulties. The company is engaging stakeholders to resolve the issue, which began around September 14, 2026, with users resorting to VPNs for access.