Archives Tag: social media bill
How Stuff Works: The Nigerian Legislature
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian legislature as we know it today is the National Assembly (abbreviated as NASS usually). That arm of government as is presently constituted is really a product of Nigeria’s 1999 constitution which has produced Nigeria’s Fourth Republic (1999- date). The body is bi-cameral which means it operates two houses – the Senate and … Continue reading How Stuff Works: The Nigerian Legislature
By david-okwara
Analysis: Why The Northern Governors And Rulers Meeting Is A Travesty
April 19, 2022
On Monday, November 2nd, 19 Northern governors under the chairmanship of Solomon Lalong of Plateau state, came together with some Northern traditional rulers to meet some Federal government representatives in Kaduna. Read more about Politics More Details: Information minister Lai Mohammed said the meeting which was at the instance of President Muhammadu is billed to … Continue reading Analysis: Why The Northern Governors And Rulers Meeting Is A Travesty
By adedoyin
What You Should Know About The Social Media Bill
April 19, 2022
One of the hot topics to make the rounds on social media following the emergence of the #EndSARS movement is about a bill that would regulate the online space should it become law. The bill which had raised eyebrows in 2019 when it was first proposed received attention from the public once again after … Continue reading What You Should Know About The Social Media Bill
Nigerians React To The News Of A Social Media Bill
April 19, 2022
Since the news of a bill to regulate the online space emerged, a lot of Nigerians both young and old have been clamouring against it. The impassioned reactions towards this Social Media Bill intensified when it was announced that it had passed the second reading on the Senate floor. Read more on the Social Media … Continue reading Nigerians React To The News Of A Social Media Bill
Why Nigerians Should Be Concerned About the Fast-Moving Social Media Bill
April 19, 2022
Since the internet became a major part of the turn of millennium and 21st-century innovations, social media has gained popular acceptance among people around the world who used to rely on landlines, emails and/or letters for long-distance communication. Fast forward to 2019, there is now at least 30.9 million Facebook, Twitter and Instagram users combined … Continue reading Why Nigerians Should Be Concerned About the Fast-Moving Social Media Bill
By adedoyin
The Anti-Social Media Bill and the Senate
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian society is one with a set of political leaders who by all means speed up legislations on issues that affect them but will ignore the masses and push no bill to help them come out of poverty. The most pressing issues of life that affect the ordinary man like education, security, shelter, food … Continue reading The Anti-Social Media Bill and the Senate
By guestwriter
Buhari Expresses Disapproval of Social Media Bill
April 19, 2022
President Buhari has expressed his stance against the highly controversial Social Media Draft Bill. This is in an effort to protect the right of free speech, an essential element of all democratic societies. According to Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari will not give his assent to any legislation … Continue reading Buhari Expresses Disapproval of Social Media Bill
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