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Under the veil of protecting the public online, Nigeria's proposed code for digital platforms seen as an attempt to illegally regulate social media, says Media Rights Agenda.
Most outrage and protests have underlying links to social media mobilisation and motivation. For instance, the EndSARS rhapsody on Twitter
The Code of Practice also instructs these platforms to take down any unlawful content upon receiving a notice from a user, or an authorised government agency.
The Code of Practice also instructs these platforms to take down any unlawful content upon receiving a notice from a user, or an authorised government agency.
Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has cautioned relevant authorities against rising cases of incitements and ethnocentric behaviors on digital space in Nigeria. The group warned that unless a decisive national policy is instituted to moderate the digital environment, the country may be heading towards needless civil […]