Brazil Fines TikTok $30m Over Failure to Implement Child Safety

Brazil’s data protection agency on Tuesday fined TikTok nearly $30 million for failing to implement child safety measures in what it said was a “powerful signal” to social media companies.
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Brazil has taken a tough stance on the regulation of social media platforms, cracking down on disinformation and requiring users under 16 years to have their accounts linked to those of their parents.

An enforcement director with the ANPD data protection agency, Fabricio Lopes, told a press conference that TikTok “was not taking the necessary measures to prevent adolescents from accessing the platform and from having the data of these children and adolescents processed.”

This data was “being used to offer advertising to adolescents.”

He said the fine of 153.7m reais ($29.9 million) was a “powerful signal to other platforms regarding how seriously the ANPD takes this work” and that the agency hoped they “get the message.”

TikTok agreed last week to pay $400m to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform collected children’s personal data without parental permission.

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This month, the ANPD also ordered popular streaming platform Discord to suspend livestreams and video calls after a teenage girl was allegedly encouraged to take her own life during a broadcast.

The agency told AFP that an appeal filed by Discord on Monday against the suspension is under review.

ANPD director Lorena Coutinho said the agency had, last week, initiated proceedings to verify the compliance of 22 social media networks and platforms with a law passed this year to protect children and teens online.

In addition to the fine, the ANPD ordered TikTok parent company ByteDance to delete data collected in violation of regulations.

Coutinho said TikTok had committed to suspend all adverts for users who are not logged in.

TikTok has committed to “implementing a compliance plan to improve the protection of children and adolescents,” the ANPD said.

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The platform will be required to automatically apply stricter privacy settings to accounts belonging to children under the age of 16, strengthen parental supervision systems, and implement stricter content filters.

TikTok did not immediately respond to requests for comment from AFP.

In 2024, the platform X was blocked for 40 days in Brazil, until the social media network owned by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, complied with the Supreme Court’s orders to remove accounts spreading disinformation.
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Umahi Leads the Way as Tinubu Orders Immediate Action on Benin-Agbor-Asaba Road Intervention

The Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, has moved swiftly to address the worsening condition of the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti road in Ekiti and Kogi States, and Benin-Agbor-Asaba Roads following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for urgent intervention to ease the hardship being faced by motorists and commuters.
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Umahi, who expressed deep concern over the deplorable condition of the road and the suffering of road users who have spent hours and, in some cases, days on the route, said the Federal Government was determined to take immediate corrective measures while working towards permanent solutions.

“President Tinubu, GCFR, has directed the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently intervene and ensure that necessary corrective actions are taken to restore movement on the affected roads as quickly as possible.” Said Umahi

The Minister, in response to the directive, has already set machinery in motion for immediate action.

As part of the intervention, Umahi directed the Minister of State for Works to lead a team of ministry officials to the Ifaki-Kabba-Ado Ekiti axis to assess the situation and commence urgent remedial works.

The assignment is already on as of 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with officials of the Ministry on the ground to begin the intervention.

While the intervention team moved into Ekiti and Kogi States, Umahi himself headed to Benin, Edo State, alongside members of the National Assembly Works Committees, to initiate a similar coordinated intervention on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road.

The Benin meeting is expected to bring together key stakeholders, including representatives of the Edo and Delta State Governments and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), with the aim of finding immediate solutions to the challenges confronting motorists on the strategic corridor.

Umahi also took responsibility for the unfortunate situation on the affected roads and apologised to commuters who have been stranded or delayed for several hours and days.

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He assured road users that the Federal Government’s response would go beyond temporary relief, with immediate measures being pursued alongside permanent solutions to restore the affected roads and improve their long-term reliability.

Francis Nwaze
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
August 25, 2026
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Nigerian Navy Renovates School, Provides Solar Borehole, Drainage in Bayelsa

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday commissioned a renovated primary school in Okpoma, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, as part of its efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation and support community development.
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The project, executed under the Chief of Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects Scheme, was undertaken by Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dipele, an indigene of the community.

The intervention covers the renovation of three blocks of eight classrooms, staff and administrative offices, toilet facilities and other school infrastructure, as well as the construction of a drainage system and provision of a solar-powered borehole to supply potable water.

Speaking at the commissioning, the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral S.D. Ibrahim, who represented the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibe Abbas, said the Navy recognised that national security and prosperity were strengthened when communities were empowered to pursue meaningful development.

Ibrahim said the intervention was designed to address critical community needs while strengthening the relationship between the military and the people.

He said, “Improving the quality of primary education in public schools remains one of the most potent drivers of socio-economic development. This project will facilitate a conducive atmosphere for learning.”

According to him, the solar-powered borehole would provide potable water for pupils, teachers and residents living around the school, while the drainage system would help reduce perennial flooding in the school premises.

He urged the beneficiaries to protect and maintain the facilities to ensure their sustainability for future generations.

The naval representative commended Rear Admiral Dipele for identifying the educational needs of his community and using funds provided under the intervention scheme to address them.

Also speaking at the event, the Navy representative described the project as part of a special quick intervention initiative launched in 2024 to strengthen the Nigerian Navy’s civil-military cooperation mandate and contribute to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He said the initiative demonstrated that the Navy’s responsibility extended beyond securing lives and property to supporting projects that directly improve the welfare of Nigerians.

He said the renovation was motivated by Rear Admiral Dipele’s desire to improve the standard of public primary education in his community.

The project is expected to provide pupils with a more conducive learning environment, improve access to potable water and address flooding around the school.

The Navy also called on residents of the community and Bayelsa State to continue supporting and cooperating with the Nigerian Navy, other branches of the Armed Forces and security agencies.

The representative expressed appreciation to the Bayelsa State Government, Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Council, traditional rulers, community leaders, contractors and other stakeholders for their contributions to the successful completion of the project.

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He said the Navy would continue to partner with communities across the country on initiatives capable of promoting peace, security, social cohesion and national development.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior naval officers, the Commander, Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral O.B.F. Oladipo, traditional rulers, community leaders and other dignitaries
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