The Eighth General Meeting of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a network of African freedom of expression and media development organisations which are members of the global press freedom advocacy network, IFEX, was held in Accra, Ghana, from 25 to 26 June 2021. The meeting forms part of the major events of the […]
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Group Urges Buhari to Sign Digital Rights, Freedom Bill
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill into Law, saying it will be a major legacy of his Presidency which will benefit millions of Nigerians for years to come. In a statement in Lagos recently, MRA said by speedily assenting to the Bill, which […]
Nigerians Urge President Buhari to Sign Digital Rights Bill
A coalition of civil society organisations on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately sign the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill into law. According to a statement signed by the Communications Officer, Paradigm Initiative, Sodiq Alabi, the Bill had been in the Parliament since 2016 before being passed by both chambers of the Parliament in 2018. […]