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Nigerian Activists Critical of New Bill Seeking to Regulate Social Media


Nigerian Activists Critical of New Bill Seeking to Regulate Social Media
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Nigerian authorities are seeking to pass a law that would give the government power to regulate digital platforms across the country. Supporters say social media has been used to spread falsehoods that threaten lives and property. But opponents say it's an attempt to stifle free speech and dissenting opinions. Timothy Obiezu has the story from the capital, Abuja.

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