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- 8 Jun 2015
IBA Launches Mobile App to Aid Prosecution of Human Rights Atrocities
The International Bar Association (IBA), with support from LexisNexis Legal & Professional, has launched the eyeWitness to Atrocities app – a new tool for documenting and reporting human rights…
- 3 Jul 2019
Forum Waxes Worriedly over Human Rights Abuse Online
Experts and delegates at the year 2019 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) have expressed concern over the spate of violation of human rights online on the African continent. The seventh…
- 15 Aug 2016
Digital Rights & Freedom Bill: Laying Foundation for Nigeria's Digital Future
Something exciting is brewing in Nigeria. Just coming from a period that saw national outcry against the Frivolous Petitions Bill, popularly known as the “Anti-Social Media Bill”, and the arrest of…
- 14 Sept 2021
Paxful and the Built with Bitcoin Foundation to Fund the Qala Fellowship
Paxful, the leading global peer-to-peer fintech platform with 2.5 million African users, announced that it will be donating to the Human Rights Foundation, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that…
- 31 Mar 2026
DRIF26: Over 800 Global Activists Storm Abidjan as Africa's Digital Rights Revolution Kicks Off in 13 Days
With only 13 days to go, momentum is building for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF26), scheduled to take place from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. DRIF26 So far, over 800…
- 3 Mar 2020
Groups Ask Court to Ban BBNaija over Sexual Content
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Project for Human Development, Foundation for African Cultural Heritage and the Association of Concerned Mothers are seeking the ban of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija)…
- 19 Jul 2021
HURIWA Slams NBC over Attempt to Gag Terrorism Reporting
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), rights advocacy group has condemned the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), for what it called its attempt to muzzle press freedom in the…
- 19 Nov 2025
Group Deepens Digital Rights Advocacy in Ghana Through Judicial Training and Policy Dialogue
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading pan-African non-profit organisation that advocates for digital rights and inclusion, is collaborating with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative…
- 27 Aug 2020
NCC, Danbatta Bag Awards for Keeping Nigerians Connected
More awards have come the way of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, its executive vice chairman, in recognition of the critical role the Commission has been…
- 17 Apr 2014
Ericsson's 21st CSR Report Hints on Core Accomplishments
Ericsson has published its 21st Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility report summarizing its performance during 2013. Highlights include: a solidified approach to responsible business…
- 16 May 2019
Facebook Deletes 265 Accounts Targeting Nigeria
Facebook on Thursday said it had removed 265 Facebook and Instagram accounts, pages, groups and events linked to an Israel-based firm due to what it called “inauthentic behaviour” targeting users in…
- 15 Nov 2022
BudgIT, EIE and PIN Set to Host the 5th Edition of NMCG Conference
Enough is Enough Nigeria, BudgIT Foundation, and Paradigm Initiative are set to host the fifth edition of the New Media, Citizens and Governance conference tagged ‘Protecting Digital Rights in…
- 26 Apr 2019
Stakeholders Call for Renewed Action to Protect Africa’s Digital Space
Delegates at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum has expressed concern at the spate of violation of human rights online on the African continent. The delegates were speaking at the closing session…
- 17 Jan 2021
Paradigm Initiative Opens Portal for DRIF21 Registration
Paradigm Initiative has announced the opening of registration for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum, 2021 starting on Monday, January 18th to Thursday, February 18th, 2021. DRIF21 will run from…
- 13 Nov 2018
African Governments Enacting Laws to Stifle Internet Freedom - Report
According to a recent report, many African governments have rolled out legislation and policies which enforce privacy violations, infringements to freedom of expression, access restrictions and hurt…
- 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…
- 8 Jul 2019
African ICT Foundation Seeks End to Illegal Online Surveillance of Citizens by State and Non-State Actors
The African ICT Foundation has called on state and non-state actors to end the Illegal surveillance, control and interception of online user communications describing it fundamentally detrimental to…
- 6 Jan 2021
Ventures Platform Foundation launches applications for Gov Labs
Ventures Platform Foundation (VPF), the social impact arm of Ventures Platform Hub, has launched a call for applications for its latest incubation programme, Gov Labs - a 12-week programme for tech…
- 21 Feb 2020
Groups Sue FG, Says Biotech Crops Violate Rights to Life
Registered Trustees of Health of Mother Earth Foundation and 16 other organisations have resumed a lawsuit against the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) and Monsanto Agricultura Nigeria…
- 4 Sept 2018
Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation
By ‘Gbenga Sesan and Mark Stephens Nigeria stands on the cusp of great progress in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector, owing to diverse efforts by mostly youth-led…
- 30 Aug 2021
Falana Says Judgement on VAT Will Strengthen Campaign for Restructuring
Mr. Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has, said the judgement of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, which ruled against the administration and collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) by the Federal…
- 25 Apr 2019
Experts Make Case for Increased Internet Access, Berate Incessant Shutdowns
Participants at the 2019 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF19) have reemphasized call for increased attention on issues confronting the digital space in Africa. The Forum which started on…
- 21 Jun 2021
Nigeria Must Target 8Bn Market to Remain Relevant in Digital Economy Says Nnenna Nwakanma
Nnenna Nwakanma, Chief Web Advocate at the World Wide Web Foundation, has counselled Nigerians to stop ethnic fighting and target the 8 billion market space in the digital economy. She made these…
- 9 Jun 2021
HP Inc. Commits to Accelerate Digital Equity for 150 Million People by 2030
As part of its Sustainable Impact strategy, HP Inc. has announced an ambitious goal to accelerate digital equity for 150 million people by 2030. To help achieve its objective, the company announced…
- 3 Apr 2020
HRW Wants End to Internet Shutdown to Manage COVID-19
HRW has urged governments such as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, and Myanmar, that are currently imposing an internet shutdown, to lift them immediately to save lives. During a health crisis, access to…
- 4 Aug 2022
Paxful Hits 10 Million Users as Its Marks 7th Anniversary
Paxful, the peer-to-peer finance platform has reached 10 million users as it marks its seventh anniversary. The company was founded in 2015 with a mission to advance a truly global economy by…
- 6 Mar 2020
NIMC Director Accused of Defiling Two-Year-Old Girl In Imo
A family court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital, has arraigned Mr. Ikenna Unegbu, state director of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), for allegedly defiling a two years old…
- 6 Mar 2025
QNET’s Push for Women’s Financial Inclusion Gains Traction Amid Global Gender Gap Concerns
As gender disparities in financial access persist, QNET, a global wellness and lifestyle direct-selling firm, is intensifying efforts to bridge the gap through entrepreneurship. In line with…
- 20 Mar 2020
Risk of Online Sex Trolling Rises as COVID-19 Prompts Home Working
More people could fall prey to online sex abuse and trolling as working from home becomes the norm during the coronavirus outbreak, and more video conferencing takes place, women's rights experts…
- 15 Oct 2016
Intel, Zonta Int’l Mentor Students, Mark International Day Of The Girl Child
Intel partnered with Zonta International Club Lagos to celebrate girls and offer a mentoring session as part of activities for the International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s event with the…