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3 Nigerian Journalists Detained On Cybercrime Allegations, Despite Reform – CPJ

Global UpfrontNov 17, 2025November 17, 20250

By Evelyn Okakwu At least three journalists in Nigeria have been detained since August on allegations of violating the country’s Cybercrime Act, despite last year’s

Nigerian Press Council Backs NGE On Cyber Crime Act Enforcement, Press Freedom

Global UpfrontOct 1, 20250

The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has said it is backing the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on the application of caution in the enforcement of

Attacks On Journalists Rising Under Tinubu’s Administration – Report

Global UpfrontJul 29, 2025July 29, 20250

A report by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has found an alarming escalation of attacks on media freedom and civic expression, particularly through the misuse

Preventing Misuse Of The Cybercrime Act: Protecting Free Speech And Unlocking Economic Growth

Global UpfrontJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

By Richard M. Mills, Jr. (U.S. Embassy), Richard Montgomery (British High Commission), Sanna Selin (Embassy of Finland), Svein Baera (Embassy of Norway) and Pasquale Salvaggio

Democracy Day: Stop Misuse Of Cybercrime Act, U.S., UK, Canada, Finland, Norway Tells FG

Global UpfrontJun 12, 2025June 12, 20250

The Ambassadors of U.S., UK, Canada, Finland and Norway to Nigeria has told the Federal Government (FG) to stop the misuse of the Cybercrime Act

Take-It-Back Movement Announces Nationwide Protest Against Tinubu’s “Emergency Rule” In Rivers State

Global UpfrontApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

Organisers of the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protest, the Take-It-Back movement, have announced plans to stage a demonstration against the ongoing “state of emergency” rule in Rivers