Social Media Bill Passes Second Reading In Senate

      The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill also known as the Social Media Bill has passed second reading in the Senate. The bill on Wednesday passed second reading with support by majority of Senators.

   This is despite opposition to the proposed legislation by Nigerian citizens who are of the opinion that the bill seeks to fight free speech. During the debate, only one lawmaker, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani opposed the bill. He argued that there is legislation in the country namely the Cyber Crimes Act which addresses internet falsehood.

The Senate, however directed its committee on judiciary to work on the bill and return in four weeks. The bill was introduced to the Senate on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.