NigeriaDecides2023: UN warns against upsurge in hate speech, disinformation
"In Nigeria, with national elections imminent, we must be watchful for any upsurge in hate speech and disinformation, particularly if ...
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Nigeria’s Hate Speech fine raises fear of licensed intimidation of dissent
The Nigerian government increased the fine for hate speech 10 times to five million Naira in the reviewed National Broadcasting ...
Why we increased hate speech fine to N5m – Lai Mohammed
The federal government recently increased the fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million in the amended National Broadcasting ...
FG raises hate speech fine to N5 million
The new fine is stipulated in the Reviewed Broadcasting Code.
Hate speech, root cause of violence in Nigeria — Senator
Aliyu Abdullahi said his controversial bill will address the dangers hate speech poses for Nigeria
Hate speech bill, NNPC indictment report, others topped Senate agenda last week
A bill, the National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill, was reintroduced.
EXPLAINER: Important things to know about Nigeria’s ‘Hate Speech’ bill
The lawmakers are expected to debate these details of the bill soon.
Elections: UN warns against hate speech, acrimony
A UN official speaks at a sensitisation workshop.
Don speaks on factors that fuel fake news, hate speech
The professor also praised PREMIUM TIMES as the best media in Nigeria.
Former South African President’s son fined for hate speech
The fine would be given to two needy schools in Durban, court rules.
Ekiti 2018: APC to sanction aspirants using blackmail, hate speeches
Party passes a vote of confidence on its chairman, Jide Awe.
Adesina, Olorunyomi, others speak on hate speech
The event also honoured 20 outstanding student journalists and writers.
Why I want some perpetrators of hate speech killed – Nigerian Senator
The lawmaker has proposed a bill in the Senate.
New Senate Bill proposes death sentence for hate speech
The sponsor of the bill speaks to PREMIUM TIMES.
Presidency attacks Nigerian media coverage of Benue killings
The presidency regrets "high level of hate speech" in the media.
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NSCIA attacks CAN, accuses Christian body of hate speech
The Council says it is "roguish subterfuge" to say herdsmen are killing in the name of Islam.
Hate Speech: Nigerians react to sanctions imposed on Radio, TV stations
The stations were sanctioned for hateful speech, vulgar lyrics and unverifiable claims.
ANALYSIS: The challenge of tackling ‘hate speech’ on Nigerian radio, television
“The nature of calls we get on our show are such that if the NBC wasn’t monitoring us we would ...
Go After Purveyors Of Hate Speech, Malami Charges State Attorneys-General
The minister said no one is above the law.
Sultan wants hate speech, fake news criminalised
The traditional ruler commended the stance of the federal government on hate speech.
Sultan announces traditional leaders’ support for govt’s move to criminalise hate speech
The presidency has stated the government’s plans to criminalise hate speech.
Agitations: Buhari orders security chiefs to deal with secessionist threats
The order was a follow up to his Monday morning national broadcast
Stop using social media for hate speech, Air Force Chief warns
Air chief spoke during a workshop in Abuja
Hate speech will no longer be tolerated in Nigeria – Osinbajo
It will be taken as an act of terrorism and all of the consequences will follow, Mr. Osinbajo says.
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Hate speech: Nigerian govt vows to deal with culprits
The government is preparing a bill declaring what constitutes a hate speech.