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SERAP to Sue NASS Over Social Media Regulation Bill
Published Monday, July 20, 2026 · Updated July 20
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, seeks to compel social media platforms to establish physical offices in Nigeria and empowers the NDPC to shut down non-compliant entities.
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- AllAfrica
The article highlights SERAP's strong opposition to the proposed bill, framing it as a threat to fundamental rights and Nigeria's digital economy.
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- AllAfrica
The article highlights SERAP's concerns that the bill, while presented as a revenue-generating measure, is a backdoor attempt to regulate social media and increase government control over online expression, potentially harming the digital economy and citizens' rights.
- Read original →· Jul 20
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