Tag: Nigeria

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Freedom of Expression

Nigerians raise alarm over controversial Social Media Bill

18 December 2019

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Freedom of Expression

Nigeria’s coming election: countering the threat of internet shutdowns and online censorship

In the hours before Nigeria’s general elections, many fear potential internet shutdowns. Here’s how you can fight censorship.…

14 February 2019

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Nigeria withdraws controversial social media bill in victory for free expression

The Nigerian Senate withdrew a draconian bill today that would have sent people to jail for their posts on social media. Here’s our take.…

17 May 2016

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Freedom of Expression

Nigeria’s social media bill is suddenly back, and needs to be stopped

A dangerous bill in Nigeria would criminalize speaking out against individuals or groups online, including expressing dissent against the government. It must be stopped.…

7 March 2016

Press Releases

Freedom of Expression

Nigerian and global rights groups urge Nigeria to drop social media bill

Access Now joined a coalition of nearly 20 Nigerian, African, and international rights groups to deliver a letter to key officials in the Nigerian Senate, citing concerns about a new bill that threatens to criminalize free expression.…

16 December 2015

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Freedom of Expression

#Notosocialmediabill: Nigeria on verge of criminalizing social media

Nigeria is the verge of sending people to jail for their tweets and Facebook posts. …

7 December 2015

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Privacy

Nigerian government levies $5.2 billion fine, threatens anonymity online

MTN Nigeria was fined a record $5.2 billion for providing services to users with unregistered SIM cards, protecting their anonymity. We stand with MTN in its efforts to meet its responsibility to respect human rights.…

19 November 2015