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The Nigerian government, on Friday, suspended the operation of Twitter in the country.

The lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, said the suspension was a "provocative infringement" of Nigerians' right to freedom of expression.

In Nigeria, the only way people get to talk express their views is on social media.

Senators discussed several issues of national importance ranging from the oil price crash to the Social Media bill and constitutional ...

The bill, ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019,’ was introduced in the Senate in November 2019.

The Nigerian Army, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Islamic Affairs and Civil Voices Coalition for protection of right and privileges ...

The Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters began public hearing on the bill on Monday

The bill, ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019,’ sponsored by Mohammed Musa, was introduced in the Senate in ...

The lawmakers had on December 19, embarked on a recess to observe the Christmas holidays.

“So, it makes sense that you as media stakeholders come around the Minister of Information and Culture and formulate the ...

"If Nigerians don't want these bills, even though they are being sponsored by our colleagues, certainly it won't escape the ...

The protesters demanded an end to the social media bill and the hate speech bill.

She stated that Nigeria is already doing very badly in terms of its record on press freedom.

The bill, 'Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019,' is sponsored by Mohammed Musa.

Critics say the law could criminalise free speech.

The minister says a few people have stolen more than allocated to develop the ordinary Nigerian.

A spokesperson for the house says they would oppose any attempt to gag free speech.

The experts spoke at the official launch of Premium Times in Washington.

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