Cybercrime Act poses threat to free press and democracy, says legal expert

Keypoints Main Story The legal framework intended to protect Nigeria’s digital space is increasingly being viewed as a weapon against the Fourth Estate. Mr. Oluwatobi Fatoki, a former spokesperson for the NBA Ibadan Branch, raised concerns on Wednesday that the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act 2015 is being misapplied to silence investigative reporting. Speaking in … Continue reading Cybercrime Act poses threat to free press and democracy, says legal expert