From Digital Rights to Judicial Practice: How Nigeria’s Judiciary Is Preparing for the Future of Justice
A deleted WhatsApp message. A deepfake video. A voice recording generated by artificial intelligence. An online post that sparks violence offline. These are no longer hypothetical situations. They are the kinds of digital realities that are increasingly finding their way into Nigerian courtrooms, requiring judges to interpret long-standing legal principles in entirely new contexts. […]
Beyond Monitoring: Why Rights-Based Surveillance Governance Matters in the Digital Age
Surveillance is reshaping governance, democracy and digital rights. Explore key insights from the Surveillance Studies Network (SSN) 2026 Conference and DigiCivic Initiative’s perspective on building accountable, rights-based surveillance frameworks.
When the Digital World Enters the Courtroom: Inside Nigeria’s Digital Rights Judges Workshop
Can an AI-generated video be trusted as evidence? What rights does a person have when their personal data is exposed online? How should courts respond when online abuse causes real-world harm? These are no longer questions reserved for technology conferences or academic debates. Across Nigeria, they are becoming legal questions that judges must answer […]
DigiCivic Initiative Condemns the Arrest and Detention of Journalists in the Course of Their Professional Duties, Calls for Respect for Press Freedom and Due Process
DigiCivic Initiative expresses deep concern over the reported arrest and detention of journalist Zainab Sodiq by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) following her professional engagement in investigating issues surrounding the use and possession of drones. According to media reports, the detention is linked to an ongoing investigation into End User Certificate compliance […]