Open Internet for Democracy Initiative Article Examines Impact of Nigeria’s Twitter Ban on Its People

The Open Internet for Democracy Initiative has published a recent article by Esther Mwema on the Nigerian government’s countrywide Twitter ban. It analyzes the government’s attempt to restrict Nigerians’ freedom of expression, assembly, and access to information, as well as how the ban has unintended consequences to the country’s economy and even its citizens’ personal safety. To read Esther Mwema’s piece,…

Interview on Nigeria and “Democratizing Globalization”

The Free Enterprise and Democracy Network has released a interview with the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Convention on Business Integrity, Soji Apampa. Mr. Apampa answers questions around the concept of “Democratizing Globalization,” and provides examples by highlighting how Nigeria’s economy and democracy has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, Mr. Apampa discusses how…

Proposed Nigerian Social Media Bill Draws Widespread Opposition

The Nigerian NGO Spaces for Change joined 86 other civil society organizations in protest of a proposed online censorship bill in Nigeria’s National Assembly, saying it would undermine the personal freedoms of Nigerians. Together they formed The Action Group on Free Civic Space to organize opposition to the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019,…

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