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).   […]