‘A gross violation of the people’s rights’ – Paradigm Initiative hits out at Nigerian authorities
Online rights groups vows to monitor ongoing cases against the government and telecommunication stakeholders.
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Twitter users to tweet again in Nigeria
Reuters reports on agreement reached between authorities and social network, including the opening of a local Twitter office in the West African country.
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Nigeria positions Startup Bill to deepen digital economy
Legislation designed by collaboration between public sector and leading tech firms and investors is headed to the National Assembly.
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Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, Paradigm Initiative lead legal action against telcos and government
Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, Paradigm Initiative lead legal action against telcos and government.
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Civil rights groups lobby Buhari to rescind Twitter suspension
Paradigm Initiative, representing a group of organisations and individuals, pens open letter to government.
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MTN to invest US$1.5-billion in Nigeria’s broadband plans
Company reiterates support for West African country’s plans to secure 90% broadband population coverage by 2025.
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Nigeria takes on Twitter as war-talk gets Buhari suspended
Country’s Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammed accuses social network of double standards.
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Outcry, defiance as Nigeria blocks Twitter
Digital rights advocacy group Paradigm Initiative weighs in on the situation as foreign embassies also express concern.
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Nigeria’s telecommunications industry grapples with new privacy concerns
Regulator refutes media reports regarding IMEI numbers, Minister concerned over WhatsApp privacy policy.
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Buhari moves to protect telecommunications infrastructure
Latest development meant to curb vandalism as market progresses on reducing Right of Way costs.
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MTN announces US$1.6-bn investment in Nigeria
Company announces capital investment in network, operations over the next three years.
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Ali Pantami appointed Nigeria's new Minister of Communication
Replaces Adebayo Shittu who was dropped following president Muhammadu Buhari's reelection.