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 of the phone number linked to a Ban Verification Number (BVN) to a single instance. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Director, Payments Systems Policy Department of the CBN, Musa […]
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 digital age. One of the significant threats to these rights today is digital surveillance. Surveillance technologies are often justified in the name of national security, public safety or crime prevention. However, when deployed without […]
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 to promote safer and more responsible use of digital technologies, Digicivic Initiative joins the global community in reaffirming the need for a safer, more inclusive, and rights-respecting digital environment for all- particularly women, children, elderly, […]
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 (DRLS), a professional development and capacity-building programme designed to strengthen legal responses to digital rights violations in Nigeria. The Digital Rights Litigation Surgery is a practice-oriented programme that equips lawyers with the legal, strategic, and advocacy […]
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 […]
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 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a yearly reminder that violence whether physical, psychological, digital, or structural remains one of the most pervasive violations of human rights in our world today. This year’s theme calls […]
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, […]