Social media regulation may trip Africa up en route to metaverse
World Wide Worx and Ornico Media Monitoring share insight from SA Social Media Landscape 2022 study.
Christopher Tredger
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Nigeria’s Code of practice ‘potential tool for abuse’ warns digital rights group
Paradigm Initiative urges stakeholders to review government directive targeted at social media platforms.
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Nigeria reins in social media platforms
West African country releases Draft Code of Practice that compels platforms to establish local offices and provide detailed accounts of content management to authorities.
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‘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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MultiChoice Nigeria urged to negotiate on tax settlement
Pay television firm latest global company to fall out of favour with Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
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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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Nigeria’s IT agency taps into Rack Centre infrastructure investment
National Information Technology Agency visits company and emphasis synergy.
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Nigeria in a spam jam
West African country among top 20 nations affected by spam calls and SMS suggests Truecaller report.
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Truecaller denies Nigerian govt's privacy breach claims
App service responds to allegations and Nigeria's intention to investigate its service.
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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.
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Growing concern over Kenya's Huduma roll out
Paradigm Initiative the latest group to express reservations about pending legislation.
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Nigeria's internet community warned on EU data rules
NITDA says users need to be aware of possible negative impact.