News & Updates
Insights and Updates from DigiCivic
Open Letter: The CBN Restriction of BVN Phone Number Modification and Its Implication Under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
This open letter addresses the recent regulatory position attributed to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which restricts the modification...
Digital Surveillance And The Civic Space: When Monitoring Becomes Control
Written by Faith Ashearen Ayuba INTRODUCTION We’ve established that digital rights are essential to protecting civic space in the...
Press Statement: Digicivic Initiative Commemorates Safer Internet Day, Calls for a Rights-Respecting and Inclusive Digital Space
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abuja, Nigeria – February 10, 2026: As the world marks Safer Internet Day, a worldwide effort...
Call for Applications to the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS)
Application Period: February 4, 2026 to February 25, 2026 The Digicivic Initiative invites applications for the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery...
Press Statement: Data Privacy Day: Protecting Data Rights as Human Dignity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abuja: Tuesday, January 28, 2026: Digicivic Initiative joins the global community in commemorating Data Privacy Day, a...
Why Digital Rights Matter For Civic Spaces In The Digital Age
Civil participation is increasingly moving online. From organizing protests, sharing opinions, to accessing information and holding leaders accountable, the digital...
Press Statement: DigiCivic Initiatives Commemorates International Human Rights Day 2025
International Human Rights Day 2025 Theme: “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essential” Issued by DigiCivic Initiative Date: 10 December 2025 DigiCivic...
PRESS STATEMENT: DigiCivic Initiative Commemorates The 16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Abuja: Tuesday, November 25, 2025: The DiGiCiViC Initiative joins the global community in marking the 2025 16...
Critical Analysis of the Draft National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025
1. Progressive Aspects Comprehensive Digital Framework: The Bill is a landmark effort to consolidate Nigeria’s fragmented digital policies covering electronic...