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President Muhammadu Buhari's Twitter shutdown will be hard to enforce and could have dire consequences for Nigeria's fragile democratic institutions and economy.

Twitter PHOTO: AFP via Getty Images Young Nigerians are finding a way around the banning of Twitter in the West African country after a spat between the social media giant and authorities escalated this week. Announcing the ban on Friday via the Twitter handle of Nigeria’s ministry of information and culture, a spokesman for Minister Lai Mohammed cited the “persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable of undermining Nigeria’s corporate existence” for the ban. Many youn...

Twitter is suspended "indefinitely" in Nigeria, days after the platform removed a tweet by president Muhammadu Buhari which violated the platform’s "abusive behavior" policy.

Twitter says Nigeria's ban "is deeply concerning. We’re investigating and will provide updates when we know more.”

Twitter is ‘Deeply concerned’ by Nigerian government’s suspension Twitter has reacted to the indefinite suspension of the social media site by the Nigerian government, expressing concern. A statement by a Twitter spokesperson to TechCabal said: “The announcement made by the Nigerian Government that they have suspended Twitter’s operations in Nigeria is deeply concerning. We’re investigating and will provide updates when we know more.” While Twitter does not have physical offices i...

The freshly published Guidance on Strengthening the Code of Practice on Disinformation illustrates the European Commission's expectations on the anti-disinformation measures for online platforms. While the Code is non-binding, the measures are likely to become mandatory following the adoption of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

Jenny Kane/AP toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP The European Commission is asking Facebook, Twitter, Google and others to share more details about what their platforms are doing to curb disinformation. Jenny Kane/AP The European Commission wants to hold Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter accountable for disinformation shared on their platforms. Under proposed rules released Wednesday, the European Commission is requesting that the tech companies do more to p...

Europe Wants Social Media Giants To Do More To Stop Disinformation at 5:28 am NPR The European Commission wants to hold Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter accountable for disinformation shared on their platforms. Under proposed rules released Wednesday, the European Commission is requesting that the tech companies do more to properly address disinformation online and show proof theyve taken action. The guidance issued Wednesday urges platforms and players in online advertis...

Blockchain firm, Dfinity has commited $220 million to fund new projects that wants to Build on The Internet Computer (ICP) protocol.

OECD Information for journalists, The OECD has joined the Christchurch Call to Action to Eliminate Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content Online, adding its support to an international coalition of stakeholders working to prevent terrorists and violent extremists from exploiting the Internet.