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No place for cybercrime, hate speech, and fake news in the Internet we want, says NCC’s Danbatta
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again warned Nigerians against the use of internet to engage in activities that qualify for cybercrime, hate speech
NITDA to MDAs: Comply with the law on use of social media for public institutions or be sanctioned
Nigerian government IT clearinghouse, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has asked ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to comply with the law on
NBC, DAAR and navigating the social media challenge
By Olusegun Oruame The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) recently shut down the operations of DAAR Communications Plc, the operators of AIT and Raypower FM.
Facebook celebrates one year of NG_Hub
Facebook is celebrating one year of providing opportunities for innovation and creativity to flourish through its NG_Hub. The social media giant is celebrating exactly
Nigeria under fake news siege as elections hold
By Olusegun Oruame Are you among those who have posted electoral results since the elections held last Saturday? You may only have succeeded in
NITDA unveils five IT guidelines for social media, data protection, others
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has unveiled five Information Technology (IT) Guidelines and regulatory frameworks to guide the deployment of IT,
Nigeria’s minister Lai Mohammed says fake news is biggest threat to 2019 polls
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said fake news and hate speech, if left unchecked, constitute the biggest threat to
Nigerian Army to prosecute fake news merchants
By Olusegun Oruame The Nigerian Army has warned that it will prosecute anyone who “deliberately spreads fake news that aims to undermine national security.”
Nigeria spreads net against hate speech as 2019 election campaigns begin
By Olusegun Oruame As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday officially lifted the ban on campaign for 2019 presidential and National Assembly elections,