Hate speech bill

Nigerian government, through the office of the Presidency, reached out to the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) to discuss plans to build an internet firewall, FIJ reports.This is coming after the Twitter ban on Friday by Federal…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is ready to support youths to influence the passage of the hate speech bill presently before the National Assembly.Osinbajo gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja while engaging…

The Senate on Monday in Abuja commenced a public hearing on the social media Bill sponsored by Senator Sani Musa.Senate President Ahmad Lawan arrived at the venue at 11.30 am, which was followed by the rendition of the National Anthem.…

One of the bills before the 9th Senate is the Hate Speech Bill, which was reintroduced by the sponsor, Sen. Sabi Abdullahi, on Nov.12, 2019.Abdullahi, who is also the Deputy Senate Chief Whip, had in March 2018, introduced…

Garba Shuhu,  Special Assistant to President Buhari has revealed strong reason why Nigerian government must regulate social media.Shehu made this revelation in a signed statement at the Kwararafa Media Award ceremony which held in…