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- 6 Nov 2023
Some NBC Broadcasting Codes Violate Human Rights- ECOWAS Court
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has declared some provisions of the the Nigeria Broadcasting Code as infringements on Nigerian citizens’ rights, including freedom of expression. The affected provisions…
- 22 Jun 2021
ECOWAS Court Restraints FG from Prosecuting Twitter Users
The ECOWAS Court of Justice sitting in Abuja on Tuesday restrained the federal government and its agents from unlawfully imposing sanctions or doing anything whatsoever to harass Nigerians who are…
- 6 Jul 2021
ECOWAS Court Consolidates Suits against FG over Twitter Ban
ECOWAS Court of Justice has fixed Friday, July 9, 2021, to consolidate suits against the Federal Government on the suspension of Twitter, microblogging platform. The court fixed the date on Tuesday…
- 12 Jan 2025
SERAP Drags FG, Govs to ECOWAS Court over ‘Misuse of Cybercrimes Act’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian government the 36 states over the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024. SERAP is arguing that “the…
- 30 May 2018
Press Freedom in a Democratic Society: The Gambia Supreme Court Decision
By Adeboro Odunlami About three months ago, precisely on the 14th of February 2018, the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States, pointedly delivered a judgment in favor of…
- 12 Dec 2018
Court Bars NBC from Censoring Political Broadcast
Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Court of Justice has barred the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from censorship of political…
- 9 Jan 2019
Judgement on Censoring Political Broadcast is Double Edged Sword
The recent judgement by Economic Community of West African States’ (ECOWAS) Court of Justice barring the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from…
- 14 Jun 2026
CSOs Raise Alarm over Nigeria’s Data Protection Crisis
A coalition of civil society organisations has warned that Nigerians’ personal information remains vulnerable to abuse despite existing data protection laws. In a statement titled “Protected From the…
- 2 Aug 2024
#EndBadGovernance Protests: Coalition Condemns Internet Disruptions in Nigeria
A coalition made up of 36 different civil society organizations and interest groups have petitioned federal government of Nigeria through its Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDA's) chastising…
- 19 Jul 2026
SERAP to Sue NASS over Bill Empowering NDPC to Regulate Social Media
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has threatened to drag the National Assembly to court over a proposed amendment to the Nigeria Data Protection Act, which it alleges could…
- 20 Jun 2021
SERAP Sues FG over Ban on Twitter Use by Broadcast Stations
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Muhammadu Buhari and Lai Mohammed, his minister of information and culture, for alleged patently unlawful directive to all TV and…
- 22 Feb 2023
Preparing for Digital Disruptions During Africa’s Year of Elections
By 'Gbenga Sesan This year, 23 African countries will hold elections – ranging from local to parliamentary and presidential. Considering that election seasons are known to come with many digital…
- 19 Mar 2024
CSOs Laud Cybercrimes Act Amendment, Urges FG to Further Safeguard Freedom of Expression
Six civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take decisive action in further amending the Cybercrimes Act of 2015 to safeguard freedom of expression. The…
- 30 May 2023
The Five-Point Digital Rights Agenda for Nigeria’s New Government
By Adeboye Adegoke, Senior Manager, Grants and Programs Strategy at Paradigm Initiative. As a new government takes over the reins of power in Nigeria, it will be useful to set a digital rights agenda…
- 29 May 2015
Adesina Wins AfDB Presidency
Akinwumi Adesina yesterday became the eighth President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) after winning in a tight race. Cape Verde’s Cristina Duarte, the first woman to seek the post, Chad’s…
- 20 Jul 2026
UN Raises Alarm Over Terrorists’ Use of Drones and Cryptocurrencies in Northern Nigeria
United Nations (UN) has warned that terrorist groups operating in northern Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel are increasingly deploying drones, sophisticated communication technologies and…
- 15 Oct 2025
World Bank Asks Nigeria to Raise Public Health Taxes to Boost Revenue
The World Bank has suggested that Nigeria could significantly boost its public revenue and human capital investments by raising public health taxes. The recommendation was made in its latest Nigeria…
- 10 Mar 2012
Nigeria – SA: Market Leaders as Foes
In 2005 while on my very first visit to South Africa, I noticed two South Africa nations. While the one is welcoming, friendly and easily shares views with distant visitors, the other is visibly…