by Rachel Ogbu The National Assembly has planned to confront the Federal government over the controversial $40m Internet surveillance contract awarded to an Israeli firm, Elbit Systems. It is said that the company was instructed to secretly install a system that would enable security agencies to monitor the activities of Nigerians on the Internet but... Read More

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May 15, 2013

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‘Gbenga Sesan: Before Nigerians lose their internet freedom – Stop, Jonathan, stop

by ‘Gbenga Sesan As shouts of “Run, Jonathan, Run” ring towards 2015, asking Nigeria’s president to seek a second term in office, I hope he also hears the wise whispers of “Stop, Jonathan, Stop.” On Saturday, 6 April, 2013, at a leadership workshop organized for young and emerging leaders in Ekiti State, South West Nigeria,... Read More

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May 8, 2013

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Testing the law: ‘Gbenga Sesan makes FOI request on $40m Internet Surveillance Contract

by Rachel Ogbu Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has requested relevant records, documents and information on the alleged $40M Internet surveillance contract supported by the 2013 budget and awarded to an Israeli company by the Federal Government. PIN chief operating officer, Tope Ogundipe, explained why PIN made the Freedom of Information (FoI) request. Ogundipe stated, “Our... Read More

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Showdown: National Assembly set to confront the Presidency over $40 million spying contract

‘Gbenga Sesan: Before Nigerians lose their internet freedom – Stop, Jonathan, stop

Testing the law: ‘Gbenga Sesan makes FOI request on $40m Internet Surveillance Contract

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