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 moment to reaffirm that the protection of personal data is not a technical luxury but a fundamental human rights obligation in an increasingly digital society. As Nigeria’s digital ecosystem expands spanning governance, finance, health, education, and […]

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 space has become a central arena for civic life. However the expansion of civic engagement into the online space also results in an increase to the threat to fundamental freedoms. Digital rights can no longer […]

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 Initiative joins the global community today to commemorate International Human Rights Day, marked under the theme “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essential.” This year’s theme reaffirms a universal truth: human rights are not abstract ideals […]

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 transactions, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital governance. Data Protection Alignment: Several provisions reference the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, signalling policy coherence and awareness of data subject rights. Ethical AI Governance: Chapter Five […]

PRESS RELEASE: On the Occasion of the International Universal Access to Information Day, September 28, 2025

Abuja, Nigeria – Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Today, as the global community commemorates International Universal Access to Information Day, Digicivic Initiative joins voices worldwide to reaffirm that access to information is the lifeblood of democracy, accountability, and civic participation.   In an era shaped by digital technologies and global interconnectivity, access to timely, reliable, […]

PRESS RELEASE: DigiCivic Initiative Condemns the Unlawful Detention of Journalist Azuka Ogujiuba; Calls on the Nigeria Police Force to Uphold Constitutional, Digital, and International Human Rights

Abuja, Nigeria – Thursday, September 11, 2025 – DigiCivic Initiative, a non-profit and non-governmental organisation committed to advancing Digital Rights, Privacy Rights, and Freedom of Speech and Information, strongly condemns the reported unlawful detention of journalist and Media Room Hub founder, Ms. Azuka Ogujiuba, at the Office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).   […]