Let's Talk: Newspaper in Nigeria Campaign Against Media Regulation & Matters Arising
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Show Notes
The front banners of major newspapers in Nigeria on Monday bore a picture of an individual with a sealed mouth with the caption “Information Blackout"
This is a campaign by media organizations in the country against the PMB's government’s attempt to regulate social media and censor the press through controversial media bills at the National Assembly.
The move by the house of representatives to amend the Nigerian press council (NPC) ACT Cap 128, the laws of the federation of Nigeria 1992, has been generating heated reactions from stakeholders in the media industry.