March 2019
Techpoint.africa: Nigeria’s president refused to sign its digital rights bill, what happens now?
https://techpoint.africa/2019/03/27/nigerian-president-declines-digital-rights-bill-assent/
Techpoint.africa: Weeks without the President’s assent, Paradigm Initiative intensifies campaign for Digital Rights Bill https://techpoint.africa/2019/03/12/paradigm-initiative-campaign-for-digital-rights-bill/
TechCabal Daily: Paradigm Initiative is Not Giving up on the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill in Nigeria: https://techcabal.com/2019/03/21/techcabal-daily-741-paradigm-initiative-is-not-giving-up-on-the-digital-rights-and-freedom-bill-in-nigeria/
This Day: Paradigm Initiative Trains Advocates on Digital Rights
All Africa: Nigeria: Group Trains Advocates in Kano – This Day
https://allafrica.com/stories/201903250888.html
Business Insider: President Buhari has rejected a bill seeking to protect the rights of internet users in Nigeria from infringement
Techcabal.com: Are We Grooming Women Leaders in Africa’s Technology Ecosystem? https://techcabal.com/2019/03/29/are-we-grooming-women-leaders-in-africas-technology-ecosystem/
Economic Confidential: Operators Express Dismay As Buhari Declines Assent On Digital Rights Bill https://economicconfidential.com/2019/03/operators-buhari-digital-rights-bill/
All Africa: Chad: Govt Must End Its Year-Long Blackout of Social Media
https://allafrica.com/stories/201903150564.html
The Guardian: Evaluating the state of media in the age of fake news
https://guardian.ng/features/media/evaluating-the-state-of-media-in-the-age-of-fake-news/
Business Insider by Pulse: The government of Chad has shut down access to the internet for almost one year, losing more than $20 million in the process
IFEX: Chad must end its year-long blackout of social media
https://www.ifex.org/chad/2019/03/14/chad_2019_blackout_petition/
Naij.com by Legit: Buhari’s refusal to sign FoI bill is a ploy to prevent freedom of expression – Group https://www.legit.ng/1229033-buharis-refusal-sign-foi-bill-a-ploy-prevent-freedom-expression-group.html
ifex: MRA calls for speedy presidential assent to Digital Rights and Freedom Bill
https://www.ifex.org/nigeria/2018/03/16/digital-rights-freedom/
TechEconomy.ng: Paradigm Initiative Discloses Next Step As Buhari Declines Assent To Digital Rights Bill
TechEconomy.ng: Paradigm Initiative Trains Advocates On Digital Rights In Kano
https://techeconomy.ng/2019/03/23/paradigm-initiative-trains-advocates-on-digital-rights-in-kano/
ITREALMS: Paradigm Initiative trains Kano advocates on Digital Rights
https://www.itrealms.com.ng/2019/03/paradigm-initiative-trains-kano.html
Naij.com by Legit: During campaign, I tried to visit 36 states to prove to opposition that I’m fit – Buhari https://www.legit.ng/1225036-during-campaign-i-visit-36-states-prove-opposition-im-fit-buhari.html
Quartz Africa: The digital gender gap means African female activists get disproportionately trolled
https://qz.com/africa/1567594/african-women-activists-attacked-more-often-by-trolls/
PM News: Group appeals to President Buhari to sign digital rights Bill
The Nation: Activists go to court over digital rights bill
http://thenationonlineng.net/activists-go-to-court-over-digital-rights-bill/
TVC News: President Buhari declines assent to Digital Rights and Freedom Bill
https://tvcnews.tv/president-buhari-declines-assent-to-digital-rights-and-freedom-bill/
Techcabal Daily: Paradigm Initiative is Not Giving up on the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill in Nigeria
Concise: Buhari Refuses To Assent To Digital Rights, Freedom Bill, Four Others
Premium: Paradigm Initiative trains advocates on digital rights
This Day: Operators Kick as Buhari Declines Assent on Digital Rights Bill
This Day: Pressure Mounts on Buhari to Sign Digital Rights Bill
Nairametrics: Digital Rights and Freedom Bill: Why Buhari may be right to decline assent
Leadership: Paradigm Initiative Commends Liberia, Tasks Nigeria, Ghana on Free Speech In The Digital Age
https://leadership.ng/2019/03/08/paradigm-initiative-commends-liberia-tasks-nigeria-ghana-on-free-speech-in-the-digital-age/ February 2019
Washington Post: It’s Nigeria’s First WhatsApp Election https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2019/02/15/its-nigerias-first-whatsapp-election-heres-what-were-learning-about-how-fake-news-spreads/?utm_term=.d516d3d1743e
JeuneAfrique: Présidentielle au Nigeria : la difficile bataille contre les « fake news » https://www.jeuneafrique.com/738738/politique/presidentielle-au-nigeria-la-difficile-bataille-contre-les-fake-news/
AfricaTopSuccess: Nigeria: quand les « fake news » plombent la campagne présidentielle https://www.africatopsuccess.com/2019/02/22/nigeria-quand-les-fake-news-plombent-la-campagne-presidentielle/
Vanguard: HATE SPEECH: Nigerian ICT practitioners berate govt’s new wiretap measures: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/02/hate-speech-nigerian-ict-practitioners-berate-govts-new-wiretap-measures-2/
Tribune: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Stop Enactment Of NGO Regulatory Commission https://www.tribuneonlineng.com/188394/
ITWeb: Internet shutdown in Gabon, DR Congo condemned www.itwebafrica.com/security/513-africa/245309-internet-shutdown-in-gabon-dr-congo-condemned
ITWeb: Internet shutdown in Gabon, DR Congo condemned www.itwebafrica.com/security/513-africa/245309-internet-shutdown-in-gabon-dr-congo-condemned
BusinessPost: Coalition Seeks Fashola’s Action Against NBET MD https://businesspost.ng/2019/02/11/facebook-partners-african-firms-for-safer-internet/
Vanguard: Hate Speech: ICT Practitioners Berate Govt’s New Wiretap Measures https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/02/hate-speech-nigerian-ict-practitioners-berate-govts-new-wiretap-measures-2/
ITWeb: Facebook, African NPOs partner for Safer Internet Day https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Gb3BwMWoDpzM2k6V
Leadership: Paradigm Initiative Marks Internet Day With Digital Literacy Campaign: https://leadership.ng/2019/02/05/paradigm-initiative-marks-internet-day-with-digital-literacy-campaign/
Punch: Sign Digital Rights Bill, CSOs urge Buhari https://punchng.com/sign-digital-rights-bill-csos-urge-buhari/
ITWeb: Facebook, African NPOs partner for Safer Internet Day https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Gb3BwMWoDpzM2k6V
TechTrends: Facebook partners with African NGOs for Safer Internet Day 2019 https://techtrendske.co.ke/facebook-partners-with-african-ngos-for-safer-internet-day-2019/
TechPoint: Uganda social media tax draws its first blood with decline in internet subscriptions https://techpoint.africa/2019/02/20/uganda-social-media-tax/
TechPoint: With just a few days to the presidential elections, Nigerians are vulnerable to digital rights infringement https://techpoint.africa/2019/02/14/digital-rights-and-freedom-bill/
AllAfrica: Nigeria: Law and Fake News in Nigeria https://allafrica.com/stories/201902280513.html
TechPoint: Nigeria may be 23 days away from making digital history in Africa https://techpoint.africa/2019/02/11/assent-of-digital-rights-and-freedom-bill/
ITWeb: Nigeria: what will Buhari do with Digital Rights Bill? www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/265-nigeria/245447-nigeria-what-will-buhari-do-with-digital-rights-bill
Independent: Paradigm Initiative Releases 2018 Annual Report, Demonstrates Impact https://www.independent.ng/paradigm-initiative-releases-2018-annual-report-demonstrates-impact/
Guardian: MRA urges Buhari to sign digital rights bill https://guardian.ng/news/mra-urges-buhari-to-sign-digital-rights-bill/
TechEconomy: Paradigm Initiative Releases 2018 Annual Report, Demonstrates Impact https://techeconomy.ng/2019/02/27/paradigm-initiative-releases-2018-annual-report-demonstrates-impact/
NigeriaCommunciationsWeek: Paradigm Initiative Releases 2018 Annual Report, Demonstrates Impact https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-releases-2018-annual-report-demonstrates-impact/
ITRealms: Paradigm Initiative releases 2018 annual report, demonstrates impact – ITREALMS https://www.itrealms.com.ng/2019/02/paradigm-initiative-releases-2018.html
January 2019
BusinessInsider: Digital rights group calls on NIMC to suspend national identification number enforcement https://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/digital-rights-group-calls-on-nimc-to-suspend-national-identification-number/2wyf9b4
TheNigerianVoice: MRA Urges President Muhammadu Buhari to Assent to Digital Rights and Freedom Bill https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/275428/mra-urges-president-muhammadu-buhari-to-assent-to-digital-ri.html
Open Net Africa: La société civile s’inquiète des perturbations persistantes de Internet au Tchad https://www.opennetafrica.org/la-societe-civile-sinquiete-des-perturbations-persistantes-de-internet-au-tchad/
Guardian: Paradigm Initiative urges NIMC to suspend NIN enforcement https://guardian.ng/news/paradigm-initiative-urges-nimc-to-suspend-nin-enforcement/
Guardian: New year, new internet disruptions https://guardian.ng/technology/new-year-new-internet-disruptions/
TechEconomy: Reasons Paradigm Initiative Wants NIMC To Suspend NIN Enforcement Activities https://techeconomy.ng/2019/01/09/reasons-paradigm-initiative-wants-nimc-to-suspend-nin-enforcement-activities/
December 2018
Guardian: Important Role of the Court in Unraveling Nigeria’s Surveillance Regime https://guardian.ng/technology/important-role-of-the-court-in-unraveling-nigerias-surveillance-regime/
Premium Times: CSOs Condemn Detention of Deji Adeyanju https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/298697-csos-condemn-detention-of-deji-adeyanju.html
Guardian: Group Wants Digital Rights Bill Signed Into Law Before Next Years Poll https://guardian.ng/news/group-wants-digital-rights-bill-signed-into-law-before-next-years-polls/
Premium Times: Paradigm Initiative Calls for Enactment of Data Protection Law https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/295398-paradigm-initiative-calls-for-enactment-of-data-protection-law.html
Legit: YIAGA Africa Launches Parallel Vote Tabulation Mission https://www.legit.ng/1208379-2019-yiaga-africa-launches-parallel-vote-tabulation-mission.html
Legit: Olawepo Hashim Accuses APC, PDP of Playing Games With Nigeria’s Stability https://www.legit.ng/1208647-2019-olawepo-hashim-accuses-apc-pdp-playing-games-nigerias-stability.html
ICIR Nigeria: Still Loading: How Slow Internet Speed Underdevelops Nigeria’s Economy https://www.icirnigeria.org/still-loading-how-slow-internet-speed-under-develops-nigerias-economy-stifle-smes-growth/
LivingTV: CSOs Condemn Detention of Deji Adeyanju http://www.livingtvglobal.com.ng/csos-condemn-detention-of-deji-adeyanju/
TechEconomy: Nigeria Urged to Prioritize Signing the Digital Rights Bill to Law https://techeconomy.ng/2018/12/01/nigeria-urged-to-prioritize-signing-the-digital-rights-bill-into-law/
Guardian: Group Wants Digital Rights Bill Signed to Law Before Next Year Polls https://guardian.ng/news/group-wants-digital-rights-bill-signed-into-law-before-next-years-polls/
Independent: Nigeria Urged to Prioritize Signing of Digital Rights Bill into Law https://www.independent.ng/nigeria-urged-to-prioritise-signing-of-digital-rights-bill-into-law/
BusinessDay: NGO Seeks Quicker Passage of Digital Rights Bill to Stregthen Corruption Fight https://www.businessdayonline.com/news/article/ngo-seeks-quicker-passage-of-digital-rights-bills-to-strengthen-corruption-fight/
November 2018
Pulse: African Governments Using Laws to Stifle Internet Freedom https://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/tech-african-governments-are-using-laws-to-stifle-internet-freedom-report/prg88d6
YNaija: Passengers Data Was Allegedly Leaked from Arik Air, Paradigm Initiative Reacts https://ynaija.com/passengers-data-was-allegedly-leaked-from-arik-air-paradigm-initiative-reacts/
Nigeria Communications Week: Arik Air Data Leak, Paradigm Initiative Seeks Protection Law for Nigerians https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/arik-air-data-leak-paradigm-initiative-seeks-data-protection-law-for-nigerians/
TechEconomy: Arik Data Leak Saga, Paradigm Initiative Says Nigerians Deserve Data Protection Law https://techeconomy.ng/2018/11/02/arik-data-leak-saga-paradigm-initiative-says-nigerians-deserve-data-protection-law-1329/
Guardian: African Governments Using Laws to Stifle Internet Freedom https://guardian.ng/news/african-governments-using-laws-to-stifle-internet-freedom/
Development Report: African Governments Using Laws to Stifle Internet Freedom – Report https://developmentreport.ng/african-governments-using-laws-to-stifle-internet-freedom-report/
Premium Times: Senate Reworks, Passes Seven Bills https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/297759-senate-reworks-passes-seven-bills.html
AllAfrica: African Governments Using Laws to Stifle Internet Freedom https://allafrica.com/stories/201811140098.html
Guardian: Digital Security, Elections Dominate Discussion at NMCG Conference https://guardian.ng/technology/digital-security-elections-dominate-discussion-at-nmcg-conference-as-partners-launch-constitution-101/
BudgIT: Government, New Media, Civic Spaces, Takeaways from NMCG2018 yourbudgit.com/government-new-media-civic-spaces-takeaways-from-nmcg-2018/
IFree: African Countries Are Using Laws to Stifle Internet Freedom According to Report https://www.ifree.co.ke/2018/11/african-countries-are-using-repressive-laws-to-stifle-digital-rights-according-to-report/
October 2018
Guardian: Understanding the African declaration on internet rights and freedom
https://guardian.ng/technology/understanding-the-african-declaration-on-internet-rights-and-freedom/
ITWeb Africa: Bloggers gain upper hand in dispute over Kenya’s cybercrime law
AllAfrica: Nigeria: Groups to Host New Media Conference in Abuja
https://allafrica.com/stories/201810230645.html
Leadership: Experts Discuss Digital Security, Others in Democracy https://leadership.ng/2018/10/31/experts-discuss-digital-security-others-in-democracy/
Guardian: Groups to host new media conference in Abuja
https://guardian.ng/news/groups-to-host-new-media-conference-in-abuja/
Premium Times: Groups to host new media conference in Abuja
TechEconomy: #NMCG2018 Is Here!…Join The Conversation Online
https://techeconomy.ng/2018/10/19/nmcg2018-is-herejoin-the-conversation-online-10922/
AllAfrica: Nigeria: Experts Discuss Fake News, 2019 Elections At New Media Conference
https://allafrica.com/stories/201810250457.html
Guardian: #SocialMediaTax: Coming soon to a country near you
https://guardian.ng/technology/socialmediatax-coming-soon-to-a-country-near-you/
Premium Times: New media conference opens with Odinkalu, Noubremma, Itodo, others
Premium Times: Communications experts, influencers hold new media conference in Abujahttps://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/292238-live-updates-nmcg2018-communications-experts-influencers-hold-new-media-conference-in-abuja.html
Leadership: Stakeholders Conference On New Media, Citizens & Governance Holds In Abuja
The Eagle Online: 2019: Odinkalu Calls For Collation, Transmission Of Election Results Digitally
Legit.ng: NOA DG condemns vote-buying at NMCG conference as partners launch Constitution 101 https://www.legit.ng/1200533-noa-dg-condemns-vote-buying-nmcg-conference-partners-launch-constitution-101.html
ICIR Nigeria: Odinkalu: Social media fuels violence, yet deepens democracy
https://www.icirnigeria.org/odinkalu-social-media-fuels-violence-yet-sustains-democracy/
NewsExpress: NMCG2018: Citizens, experts assess the role of new media in a democracy
NaijaTweet: #NMCG2018 (LIVE UPDATES): Experts discuss fake news, 2019 elections at new media conference
Leadership: #NMCG2018: Experts Discuss Digital Security, Role of New Media In Democracy
TechEconomy: Citizens, Experts At NMCG2018 Assess Role Of New Media In A Democracy
NaijaTica: #NMCG2018: Experts Discuss Digital Security, Role of New Media In Democracy
NaijaTweet: #NMCG2018: Experts discuss fake news, 2019 elections at new media conference
ICIR Nigeria: Volume, language complexity are reasons Nigerians don’t comprehend constitution- Experts
Vanguard: Use social media to bridge gap in governance, CSOs tell citizens
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/use-social-media-bridge-gap-governance-csos-tell-citizens/
Opinionactu: Le Collectif tous pour All For Digital Rights Cameroon http://www.opinionactu.com/author/kenmogne/
Premium Times: Experts Discuss Fake News, 2019 Elections at New Media Conference https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/292468-nmcg2018-live-updates-experts-discuss-fake-news-2019-elections-at-new-media-conference.html
September 2018
Technology Mirror: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation https://technologymirror.com.ng/shaping-nigerias-digital-future-through-positive-legislation/
Guardian: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation http://guardian.ng/technology/shaping-nigerias-digital-future-through-positive-legislation/
Premium Times: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2018/09/06/shaping-nigerias-digital-future-through-positive-legislation-by-gbenga-sesan-and-mark-stephens/
ITRealms: Experts Call For Improved Coverage Of Digital Rights in the Media https://www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/09/experts-advocate-improved-media.html
Yell: Experts Call For Improved Coverage Of Digital Rights in the Media http://www.yell.ng/experts-call-for-improved-coverage-of-digital-rights-in-the-media/
TechEconomy: Experts Call For Improved Coverage Of Digital Rights in the Media https://techeconomy.ng/2018/09/15/experts-call-for-improved-coverage-of-digital-rights-in-the-media/
Leadership: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation https://leadership.ng/2018/09/06/shaping-nigerias-digital-future-through-positive-legislation/
Tech Africa: Paradigm Initiative Condemns Social Media Tax in Kenya https://tech.africa/internet-tax-kenya-paradigm-initiative/
TechEconomy: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation https://techeconomy.ng/2018/09/04/shaping-nigerias-digital-future-through-positive-legislation/gbenga-sesan-and-mark-stephens/
Tides Online: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2018/09/07/stakeholders-task-nass-on-digital-rights-freedom-bill/
Herald: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation https://www.herald.ng/stakeholders-seek-presidential-assent-to-digital-rights-freedom-bill/
ItWebAfrica: Paradigm Initiative Condemns New Internet Tax in Kenya http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/256-kenya/244884-paradigm-initiative-condemns-new-internet-tax-in-kenya
Jimidisu: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation http://jimidisu.com/shaping-nigerias-digital-future-through-positive-legislation-by-gbenga-sesan-and-mark-stephens/
Nigerian Tribune: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future through Positive Legislation (Print edition of September 1, 2018)
Pulse: Paradigm Initiative Condemn New Internet Tax in Kenya https://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/paradigm-initiative-condemns-new-internet-tax-in-kenya-id8897566.html
Guardian: Understanding the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedom https://guardian.ng/technology/understanding-the-african-declaration-on-internet-rights-and-freedom/
AllAfrica: Nigeria: Understanding the African Declaration On Internet Rights and Freedom https://allafrica.com/stories/201810100588.html
Guardian: Weaponising Cybersecurity and Legislations in an Election Season https://guardian.ng/technology/weaponising-cybersecurity-and-cybercrime-legislations-in-an-election-season/
ItWebAfrica: African Governments Accused of Keeping Citizens Offline http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/523-africa/244911-african-governments-accused-of-keeping-citizens-offline
Leadership: Paradigm Initiative Condemns Social Media Tax in Benin Republic https://leadership.ng/2018/09/03/paradigm-initiative-condemns-social-media-tax-in-benin-republic/
Tech.Africa: Paradigm Initiative Condemns Internet Tax in Kenya https://tech.africa/internet-tax-kenya-paradigm-initiative/
Guardian: Paradigm initiative condemns new internet tax in Kenya
https://guardian.ng/technology/paradigm-initiative-condemns-new-internet-tax-in-kenya/
Quartz: Benin is the latest African nation taxing the internet
https://qz.com/africa/1377582/benin-is-taxing-use-of-social-media-apps-like-facebook-whatsapp/
AUGUST 2018
This Day: “Lawmakers Urged to Pass Digital Rights Bill” https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/02/lawmakers-urged-to-pass-digital-rights-bill/
Grasssroots.ng: Nigerians take to social media to Demand for Immediate Transmission of Digital Rights Bill: https://grassroots.ng/index.php/2018/07/30/nigerians-take-to-social-media-to-demand-for-immediate-transmission-of-digital-rights-bill/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: NGO Calls for Sack of Kawu, NBC Boss over Hate Speech: https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-writes-acting-president-osibanjo-calls-for-the-sack-of-nbc-dg/
Pulse: Group urges Osinbajo to sack Buhari’s appointee for spreading hate speech: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/sack-nbc-dg-modibo-kawu-for-spreading-hate-speech-id8711937.html
Sahel Standard: Sack NBC DG for circulating hate speeches, PI writes Osinbajo: www.sahelstandard.com/sack-nbc-dg-for-circulating-hate-speeches-pi-writes-osinbajo/
NTA: Stakeholders task govt. on improved curriculum, technological hubs for students: www.nta.ng/news/education/20180825-stakeholders-task-govt-on-improved-curriculum-technological-hubs-for-students/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Stakeholders task govt on improved curriculum, technological hubs for students: https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/stakeholders-task-govt-on-improved-curriculum-technological-hubs-for-students/
ITREALMS: Stakeholders demand improved curriculum, technology hubs for students – https://www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/08/stakeholders-demand-improved-curriculum.html
Vanguard: Worry over delay in transmission of digital rights bill for presidential assent: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/worry-over-delay-in-transmission-of-digital-rights-bill-for-presidential-assent/
ThisDay: Groups Challenge Nigerian Cybercrime Act: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/09/groups-challenge-nigerian-cybercrime-act/amp/
DotunRoy: LEGAL BATTLE OVER CYBERCRIMES ACT MOVES TO THE SUPREME COURT! https://dotunroy.com/2018/08/01/legal-battle-over-cybercrimes-act-moves-to-the-supreme-court/
Nigerian Communication Week: “Legal Battle over CyberCrimes Act Moves to the Supreme Court” https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/legal-battle-over-cybercrimes-act-moves-to-the-supreme-court/
TechEconomy: MRA, PI And EIE Head To Supreme Court Over CyberCrimes Act: https://techeconomy.ng/2018/08/02/mra-pi-and-eie-head-to-supreme-court-over-cybercrimes-act-8959/
ITREALMS: Paradigm Initiative selects journalists for media fellowship –https://www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/08/paradigm-initiative-selects-journalists.html
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Paradigm Initiative Selects Two Journalists for Inaugural Media Fellowship: https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-selects-two-journalists-for-inaugural-media-fellowship/
KimberlyNEC: MY GOOGLE POLICY FELLOWSHIP STORY www.kimberlynec.com/my-google-policy-fellowship-story-nigeria-news-kimberly-nec/
Technology Mirror: Benin Republic Cage Social Media with new Taxies: https://technologymirror.com.ng/benin-republic-cage-social-media-with-new-taxies/
TechEconomy: My Google Policy Fellowship Story By Adenike Ajuwon: https://techeconomy.ng/2018/08/07/my-google-policy-fellowship-story-by-adenike-ajuwon-9086/
ICIR: Nigerian, Togolese journalists win Paradigm Initiative media fellowship: https://www.icirnigeria.org/nigerian-togolese-journalists-win-paradigm-initiative-media-fellowship/
TechnologyMirror: Nigeria’s ICT Curriculum Worries Stakeholders: https://technologymirror.com.ng/nigerias-ict-curriculum-worries-stakeholders/
CFATech: Paradigm Initiative Selects Two Journalists for Inaugural Media Fellowship https://cfatech.ng/paradigm-initiative-selects-two-journalists-for-inaugural-media-fellowship/
TechEconomy: Paradigm Initiative Selects Two Journalists For Inaugural Media Fellowship https://techeconomy.ng/2018/08/08/paradigm-initiative-selects-two-journalists-for-inaugural-media-fellowship/
TechnologyMirror: Nigeria’s Digital Right Crusaders Takes CyberCrimes Act Battle to Supreme Court: https://technologymirror.com.ng/nigerias-digital-right-crusaders-takes-cybercrimes-act-battle-to-supreme-court/
IT Web Africa: Mali’s govt blasted over internet disruption: www.itwebafrica.com/more-countries/mali/244661-malis-govt-blasted-over-internet-disruption
Leadership: “My Google Policy Fellowship Story” https://leadership.ng/2018/08/06/my-google-policy-fellowship-story/
IT Web Africa: Digital rights groups round on Mali govt over internet disruptions : www.itwebafrica.com/more-countries/mali/244719-digital-rights-groups-encircle-mali-govt-over-internet-disruptions
Ifex: “Over 100 groups call on G20 leaders to place human rights at the centre of our digital future” https://www.ifex.org/international/2018/08/08/g20-2018letter/
Thisday: Groups Partner on $100m Youth Empowerment Initiative: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/08/20/groups-partner-on-100m-youth-empowerment-initiative/
Sun: NGO offers free Java training for students: www.sunnewsonline.com/ngo-offers-free-java-training-for-students/
SignatureTV: NGO offers free Java training for students www.signaturetv.com.ng/ngo-offers-free-java-training-for-students/
JULY 2018
TheNewsGuru: “Cyber crime: PIN seeks more reportage to facilitate control” https://www.thenewsguru.com/cyber-crime-pin-seeks-reportage-facilitate-control/
InsideBusinessOnline: “NGO Urges More Nigerians To Take Part In Google Competition” http://insidebusinessonline.com/index.php/2018/07/03/ngo-urges-more-nigerians-to-take-part-in-google-competition/
The Nation: “Internet, greatest tool for citizens’ participation in good governance – Ezekwesili” http://thenationonlineng.net/internet-greatest-tool-for-citizens-participation-in-good-governance-ezekwesili/
IPC.ng: Coalition Calls for The Release of Mr. Jones Abiri, Journalist illegally Detained by the DSS https://www.ipcng.org/2018/07/13/coalition-calls-for-the-release-of-mr-jones-abiri-journalist-illegally-detained-by-the-dss/
Naija: “Civil rights activists march to Aso Rock over killings across Nigeria” https://www.naija.ng/1178627-breaking-civil-rights-activists-march-aso-rock-killings-nigeria.html#1178627
The Tide: “PIN Seeks More Reportage Of Cyber Crime” http://www.thetidenewsonline.com/2018/07/04/pin-seeks-more-reportage-of-cyber-crime/
All Africa: “Africa: Act Now or Risk Losing an Entire Generation” https://allafrica.com/stories/201807090884.html
Premium Times: “Of Reports and Claims that Leave Room For Speculation, By Francis Jakpor” https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2018/07/09/of-reports-and-claims-that-leave-room-for-speculation-by-francis-jakpor/
Vanguard: “BROADBAND PLAN DEBACLE: 30 percent penetration target divides ICT sector” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/broadband-plan-debacle-30-percent-penetration-target-divides-ict-sector/
TechnologyMirror: Activist Challenges Tanzania’s Social Media Laws: https://technologymirror.com.ng/activist-challenges-tanzanias-social-media-laws/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Nigerians Demand Immediate Transmission of the Digital Rights Bill https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/nigerians-demand-for-immediate-transmission-of-digital-rights-bill/
CNBC Africa: “The disruptive impact of social media, fake news on Nigerian politics” https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/2018/07/11/the-disruptive-impact-of-social-media-fake-news-on-nigerian-politics/
Bellanaija: “ICT Champion Nkemdilim Begho of Future Software is our #BellaNaijaWCW this Week” https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/07/ict-champion-nkemdilim-begho-future-software-bellanaijawcw-week/
MainNews: Group Trains 1,000 Youths On ICT, Entrepreneurship to Tackle Cyber Crime https://mainnews.net/africa/nigeria-group-trains-1000-youths-on-ict-entrepreneurship-to-tackle-cyber-crime/
Quartz Africa: “More African governments are trying to control what’s being said on social media and blogs” https://qz.com/1329145/african-governments-silence-social-media-bloggers-on-twitter-whatsapp-facebook/
The Guardian: “Two years after, coalition seeks release of detained Bayelsa journalist” http://guardian.ng/news/two-years-after-coalition-seeks-release-of-detained-bayelsa-journalist/
Daily Nigerian: “Rights campaigner seeks end to taxes on digital platform” https://dailynigerian.com/rights-campaigner-seeks-end-to-taxes-on-digital-platform/
Nigeria Communications Week:”Civil Society Groups Unveil Plan to Hold New Media & Governance Conference” https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/civil-society-firms-set-to-hold-new-media-citizens-governance-conference/
This Day: “Innovation for Social Enterprise” https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/07/26/innovation-for-social-enterprise/
The Guardian: “Group trains 1,000 youths on ICT, entrepreneurship to tackle cyber crime” http://guardian.ng/news/group-trains-1000-youths-on-ict-entrepreneurship-to-tackle-cyber-crime/
Nigeria Communication Week: “Bloggers, Rights Advocates in Tanzania Deplore Bloggers License Fee” https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/bloggers-rights-advocates-in-tanzania-deplore-bloggers-license-fee/
This Day: “Innovation for Social Enterprise” https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/07/26/innovation-for-social-enterprise/
World News: “Group trains 1,000 youths on ICT, entrepreneurship to tackle cyber crime” https://www.worldnews.com.ng/2018/07/30/group-trains-1000-youths-on-ict-entrepreneurship-to-tackle-cyber-crime.html
All Africa: “Nigeria: Group Trains 1,000 Youths On ICT, Entrepreneurship to Tackle Cyber Crime” https://allafrica.com/stories/201807300606.html
Today NG: “Group trains 1,000 youths on ICT, entrepreneurship to tackle cyber crime” https://www.today.ng/technology/group-trains-1000-youths-ict-entrepreneurship-tackle-cyber-crime-137150
TechEconomy: Civil Society Groups Unveil Plan to Hold New Media & Governance Conference: https://techeconomy.ng/2018/07/20/eie-pi-budgit-unveil-plans-for-new-media-and-governance-conference-2018-8636/
TechnologyMirror: Tanzanian Bloggers Challenge $900 Govt Imposed Fee: https://technologymirror.com.ng/tanzanian-bloggers-challenge-900-govt-imposed-fee/
TechnologyMirror: Nigerians Demand for Immediate Transmission of Digital Rights Bill: https://technologymirror.com.ng/nigerians-demand-for-immediate-transmission-of-digital-rights-bill/
JUNE 2018
Ynaija: “NIGERIAN YOUTH DEMAND NEW NARRATIVES, CALL FOR POLITICAL INCLUSION AT THE NIGERIA SYMPOSIUM FOR YOUNG AND EMERGING LEADERS” https://ynaija.com/nigerian-youth-demand-new-narratives-call-for-political-inclusion-at-the-nigeria-symposium-for-young-and-emerging-leaders/
Premium Times: “Civic groups condemn suspension of council worker for allegedly criticising Buhari, others” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/270984-civic-groups-condemn-suspension-of-council-worker-for-allegedly-criticising-buhari-others.html
Ynaija: “YEMI ADAMOLEKUN WANTS TO KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO FOSTER A TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT” https://ynaija.com/yemi-adamolekun-wants-to-know-if-laws-are-enough-to-create-a-transparent-government/
OAU Peeps: “Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights Fellowship For Undergraduates (Fully Funded)” http://www.oaupeeps.com/2018/06/paradigm-initiative-digital-rights.html
Globe Opportunities: “Paradigm Initiative Digital Fully Funded Fellowships to the Nigerian Internet Governance Forum 2018 – Abuja” http://globeopportunities.com/tag/paradigm-initiative-digital-fully-funded-fellowships-to-the-nigerian-internet-governance-forum-2018-abuja/
All Naija Entertainment: “Paradigm Initiative Digital Fully Funded Fellowships to the Nigerian Internet Governance Forum 2018 – Abuja” https://allnaijaentertainment.com/2018/06/paradigm-initiative-digital-fully-funded-fellowships-to-the-nigerian-internet-governance-forum-2018-abuja/
Gist36: “Paradigm Initiative Fellowships for Nigerian Undergraduates 2018” https://www.gist36.com/tag/initiative/
Nigeria Communication Week: “Paradigm Initiative, EiE Decry Suspension of Mohammed Wanigi by Niger Govt” https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/tag/paradigm-initiative-director-of-programs/
CSO online: “Why Africa’s private sector should be concerned about more than the GDPR” https://www.csoonline.com/article/3279206/privacy/why-africas-private-sector-should-be-concerned-about-more-than-the-gdpr.html
The Guardian: “Nigeria lukewarm on IPv6 migration as experts canvass more sensitisation” https://guardian.ng/business-services/nigeria-lukewarm-on-ipv6-migration-as-experts-canvass-more-sensitisation/
The Nigerian Voice: “Mra Inducts Federal Ministry Of Science And Technology Into ‘foi Hall Of Shame’ For Violating Foi Act” https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/267193/mra-inducts-federal-ministry-of-science-and-technology-into.html
The Guardian: “Groups fault suspension of schoolteacher in Niger State” https://guardian.ng/features/groups-fault-suspension-of-schoolteacher-in-niger-state/
Tech Point: “FG, Governors’ Forum make efforts to attain Nigeria’s broadband penetration target” https://techpoint.ng/2018/06/15/fg-governors-forum-make-broadband-penetration/
All Africa: “Groups Fault Suspension of Schoolteacher in Niger State” http://allafrica.com/stories/201806140155.html
Vanguard: “Nigerian youth call for political inclusion at Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/06/nigerian-youth-call-for-political-inclusion-at-nigeria-symposium-for-young-and-emerging-leaders/
Ynaija: “Nigerian youth demand new narratives call for political inclusion at the nigeria symposium for young and emerging leaders” https://ynaija.com/nigerian-youth-demand-new-narratives-call-for-political-inclusion-at-the-nigeria-symposium-for-young-and-emerging-leaders/
InDepthNews: “Experts Debate Digital Media’s Role in Tackling Global Inequalities” https://www.indepthnews.net/index.php/sustainability/reduced-inequalities/1929-experts-debate-digital-media-s-role-in-tackling-global-inequalities
Punch: “More and more words you pronounce wrongly” http://punchng.com/more-and-more-words-you-pronounce-wrongly/
Opinionactu: “SOCIÉTÉ:Deux nouveaux ateliers de formation sur les droits numériques au Cameroun” http://www.opinionactu.com/societedeux-nouveaux-ateliers-de-formation-sur-les-droits-numeriques-au-cameroun/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: “Google, Paradigm Initiative to Host Workshops in Seven Cities for NGOs” https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/google-paradigm-initiative-to-host-workshops-in-seven-cities-for-ngos/
ITrealms: “Paradigm takes NGOs on Google Impact Challenge @ 7 cities – ITREALMS Online” https://www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/06/paradigm-takes-ngos-on-google-impact.html
Independent: “Google, Paradigm Initiative To Host Workshops In Seven Cities For NGOs” https://independent.ng/google-paradigm-initiative-to-host-workshops-in-seven-cities-for-ngos/
ITwebafrica: “Concern grows as Tanzania intensifies control over internet” http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/269-tanzania/244427-concern-grows-as-tanzania-intensifies-control-over-internet
MAY 2018
NTA: “World Press Freedom Day: NUJ urges journalists to know their rights” http://www.nta.ng/news/media/20180502-world-press-freedom-day-nuj-urges-journalists-to-know-their-rights/
Sundiata Post:“World Press Freedom Day: Paradigm Initiative Demands End To Attack On Journalists” https://sundiatapost.com/2018/05/03/world-press-freedom-day-paradigm-initia%C2%ADtive-demands-end-to-attack-on-journalists/
ICIR: “Journalists should not be targeted for doing their jobs – Paradigm Initiative” https://www.icirnigeria.org/journalists-should-not-be-targeted-for-doing-their-jobs-paradigm-initiative/
Daily Trust: “IFF2018: Experts assess state of Internet Freedom in Africa” https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/iff2018-experts-assess-state-of-internet-freedom-in-africa.html
NTA: “World Press Freedom Day: NUJ urges journalists to know their rights” http://www.nta.ng/news/media/20180502-world-press-freedom-day-nuj-urges-journalists-to-know-their-rights/
OpportunityDesk: “Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship 2018 for African Journalist” http://www.opportunitydesk.org/2018/05/03/paradigm-initiative-digital-rights-and-inclusion-media-fellowship-2018/
Premium Times: “World Press Freedom Day: El-Rufai, Ganduje, Sani-Bello, Paradigm want conducive media environment” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/267281-world-press-freedom-day-el-rufai-ganduje-sani-bello-paradigm-want-conducive-media-environment.html
PressReader: “Paradigm Initiative moves to Secure Privacy, Free expression of Nigerians Online” https://www.pressreader.com/nigeria/the-guardian-nigeria/20180505/281947428477662
Internews: “Taking a Positive Step for Digital Rights in Nigeria” https://www.internews.org/story/taking-positive-step-digital-rights-nigeria
Pulse: “Why Africans need to embrace digital rights and protect themselves from government violation” http://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/why-africans-need-to-embrace-digital-rights-id8367075.html
Naija: “Nigeria’s support for Sierra Leone continues, says VP Osinbajo” https://www.naija.ng/1169317-nigerias-support-sierra-leone-continues-vp-osinbajo.html#1169317
Nariametrics: “Unilag as a missing piece in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem” https://nairametrics.com/unilag-as-a-missing-piece-in-nigerias-tech-ecosystem/
Sahel Standard: “Defend your digital rights, expert tells Africans” http://www.sahelstandard.com/tag/paradigm-initiatives/
Daily Nigerian:”Men should also stay at home so women can follow up their dreams” https://dailynigerian.com/men-should-also-stay-at-home-so-women-can-follow-up-their-dreams/
ITWeb Africa: “Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Bill now law” http://www.itwebafrica.com/security/515-kenya/244229-kenyas-computer-misuse-and-cybercrimes-bill-now-law
Techpoint: “Unilag as a missing piece in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem” https://techpoint.ng/2018/05/16/unilag-as-a-missing-piece-in-nigerias-tech-ecosystem/
This Day: “Technology and the Rise One-tap Economy” https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/05/17/technology-and-the-rise-one-tap-economy/
Brookings: “Africa in the news: DRC’s Ebola response, South Sudan’s peace talks, and Kenya’s cybercrime law” https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2018/05/18/africa-in-the-news-drcs-ebola-response-south-sudans-peace-talks-and-kenyas-cybercrime-law/
Journal Du Cameroun: “Africans urged to defend digital rights” https://www.journalducameroun.com/en/africans-urged-defend-digital-rights/
The Nation: “Startup Conference: HMD Global, Techpoint Partner” http://thenationonlineng.net/hmd-global-partners-with-techpoint-inspired-2018/
The Nigerian Statesman: “Abuja hosts Africa at the 2018 Internet Freedom Forum” http://statesman.ng/abuja-hosts-africa-2018-internet-freedom-forum/
ITWeb Africa: “Internet freedom in Africa: ‘it’s getting worse’ says Paradigm Initiative” http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/523-africa/244284-internet-freedom-in-africa-its-getting-worse-says-paradigm-initiative
Radio Nigeria: “Digital Right Advocates seek protection of the Internet” http://www.radionigeria.gov.ng/2018/05/22/stakeholders-advocate-protection-of-digital-rights/
The Nation: “Startup Conference: HMD Global, Techpoint Partner” http://thenationonlineng.net/hmd-global-partners-with-techpoint-inspired-2018/
The Nigerian Statesman: “Abuja hosts Africa at the 2018 Internet Freedom Forum” http://statesman.ng/abuja-hosts-africa-2018-internet-freedom-forum/
ITWeb Africa: “Internet freedom in Africa: ‘it’s getting worse’ says Paradigm Initiative” http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/523-africa/244284-internet-freedom-in-africa-its-getting-worse-says-paradigm-initiative
April 2018
Naija: “Fully funded international conferences 2018 in Nigeria” https://www.naija.ng/1163896-fully-funded-international-conferences-2018-nigeria.html#1163896
Vanguard : “HICC trains youths in app development, graphic design”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/hicc-trains-youths-app-development-graphic-design/
ITWeb Africa: “Sierra Leone’s new president lobbied regarding internet blackout”
TechPoint: Meet the speakers and panellists at Techpoint Inspired 2018
https://techpoint.ng/2018/04/05/techpoint-inspired-2018-speakers/
Bellanaija: “Gbenga Sesan is Advocating for Digital Rights for Under-served Youths through Paradigm Initiative Nigeria” https://www.bellanaija.com/2018/04/bellanaijamcm-gbenga-sesan-advocating-digital-rights-served-youths-paradigm-initiative-nigeria/
The Guardian: “Group donates computers to schools” https://guardian.ng/news/group-donates-computers-to-schools/
The Guardian: “IFF2018: Experts assess state of internet freedom in Africa” https://t.guardian.ng/technology/iff2018-experts-assess-state-of-internet-freedom-in-africa/
The Nation: “Paradigm Initiative donates Computers to Schools” http://thenationonlineng.net/paradigm-initiative-donates-computers-to-schools/
Reporters At Large: “Nigeria: Paradigm Initiative Donates Computers To Schools” http://reportersatlarge.com/2018/04/13/nigeria-paradigm-initiative-donates-computers-to-schools/
Proshare: “EiE’s Light A Candle Dinner Held Successful Auction For Time Out With Dangote, Akin Oyebode, Others” https://www.proshareng.com/news/Associations%20&%20Practice/EiE-s-Light-A-Candle-Dinner-Held-Successful-Auction-For-Time-Out-With-Dangote–Akin-Oyebode–Others/39558
TheNet: “Aliko Dangote, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Akin Oyebode Auctioned Off For 600,000 Each At EiE Nigeria’s Light A Candle Dinner.” http://thenet.ng/aliko-dangote-kelechi-amadi-obi-akin-oyebode-auctioned-off-600000-eie-nigerias-light-candle-dinner/
Premium Times: “Digital Rights in an Era of Repression, By Sodiq Alabi and Boye Adegoke” https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/tag/paradigm-initiative/
Latest Nigerian News: “Paradigm Initiative Donates Computers To Schools” https://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/5751871/paradigm-initiative-donates-computers-to-schools.html
ICIR: “Olorunyomi, Osori, others to speak at Abuja Internet Freedom Forum” https://www.icirnigeria.org/olorunyomi-osori-others-to-speak-at-abuja-internet-freedom-forum/
Proshare: “What To Expect From The Markets This Week- 230418” https://www.proshareng.com/news/MARKET%20UPDATES/What-To-Expect-From-The-Markets-This-Week–230418/39618
Nigerian Tribune: “Tuface, Timi Dakolo receive EIE RSVP Ambassador award” http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/tuface-timi-dakolo-receive-eie-rsvp-ambassador-award/
Business Insider: “Experts meet to deliberate on Africa’s digital rights and inclusion at the 2018 Internet Freedom Forum in Abuja” http://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/2018-internet-freedom-forum-holds-in-abuja-id8291511.html
Premium Times: “#IFF2018: PTCIJ launches fact-checking partnership” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/266051-iff2018-ptcij-launches-fact-checking-partnership.html
Premium Times: “#IFF2018 (Day 2): PTCIJ launches fact-checking partnership” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/266172-iff2018-day-2-ptcij-launches-fact-checking-partnership.html
Premium Times: “#IFF2018 (Day 3): Programme kicks off with session on freeing internet space in Africa” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/266299-iff2018-day-3-programme-kicks-off-with-session-on-freeing-internet-space-in-africa.html
ITWEB Africa: “Nigeria’s Digital Rights Bill sets example for Africa say experts” http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/265-nigeria/244150-nigerias-digital-rights-bill-sets-example-for-africa-say-experts
Sundiata Post: “NGO urges Buhari to assent Digital Rights, Freedom Bill” https://sundiatapost.com/2018/04/25/ngo-urges-buhari-to-assent-digital-rights-freedom-bill/
Independent: “Experts Bemoan High Cost Of Internet Data In Africa” https://independent.ng/experts-bemoan-high-cost-of-internet-data-in-africa/
This Day: “Microsoft Urges FG to Enact Data Privacy Law to Attract FDI in Technology Industry” https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/04/27/microsoft-urges-fg-to-enact-data-privacy-law-to-attract-fdi-in-technology-industry/
The Guardian: “Experts Bemoan High Cost Of Internet Data In Africa” https://guardian.ng/technology/experts-bemoan-high-cost-of-internet-data-in-africa/
CS Newspaper: “#IFF2018: Experts Bemoan High Cost of Internet Data in Africa” https://csnewspaper.com/iff2018-experts-bemoan-high-cost-of-internet-data-in-africa/
TechPoint: “Pornography could help drive Nigeria’s Internet penetration deeper” https://techpoint.ng/2018/04/26/pornography-could-drive-nigerias-internet-penetration-deeper/
The Guardian: “Abuja hosts Africa at the 2018 Internet Freedom Forum” https://guardian.ng/technology/abuja-hosts-africa-at-the-2018-internet-freedom-forum/
Premium Times: “How to ruin elections in Africa, cybercrime laws focus of 2018 internet freedom forum” https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/266056-how-to-ruin-elections-in-africa-cybercrime-laws-focus-of-2018-internet-freedom-forum.html
Independent: “Internet Freedom Forum Ends Today” https://independent.ng/internet-freedom-forum-ends-today/
The Nation: “Telecom sector contributed N8.6tn to Nigeria’s economy in 2017 – BudgIT” http://thenationonlineng.net/telecom-sector-contributed-n8-6tn-to-nigerias-economy-in-2017-budgit/
Naij: “IFF 2018: Experts call for replication of Nigeria’s Digital Rights Bill in other African countries” https://www.naija.ng/1165793-iff-2018-experts-call-replication-nigerias-digital-rights-bill-african-countries.html#1165793
Vanguard: “Forum calls for replication of Nigeria’s digital rights bill in other African countries” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/forum-calls-replication-nigerias-digital-rights-bill-african-countries/
Premium Times: “Digital Rights in an Era of Repression, By Sodiq Alabi and Boye Adegoke” https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2018/04/18/digital-rights-in-an-era-of-repression-by-sodiq-alabi-and-boye-adegoke/
The Guardian: “Telecoms contributed N8.6trn to Nigeria’s economy in 2017, says BudgIT” https://guardian.ng/technology/telecoms-contributed-n8-6trn-to-nigerias-economy-in-2017-says-budgit/
ProShare: “What To Expect From The Markets This Week- 230418” https://www.proshareng.com/news/Market-Updates/What-To-Expect-From-The-Markets-This-Wee/39618
Pulse: “Experts call for passage of Digital Rights Bill across Africa to energise the tech industry” http://www.pulse.ng/bi/tech/experts-call-for-passage-of-digital-rights-bill-across-africa-id8305874.html
Independent: “IFF2018: Experts Assess State Of Internet Freedom In Africa” https://independent.ng/iff2018-experts-assess-state-of-internet-freedom-in-africa/
GbeduCity: “Group donates computers to schools” https://gbeducity.com/group-donates-computers-to-schools/
CFAtech: “Paradigm Initiative Donates Computers to Schools” https://cfatech.ng/paradigm-initiative-donates-computers-to-schools/
TechEconomy: “Paradigm Initiative Donates Computers To Eight Schools” https://techeconomy.ng/2018/04/16/paradigm-initiative-donates-computers-to-eight-schools/
The Nation: “Paradigm Initiative donates Computers to Schools” http://thenationonlineng.net/paradigm-initiative-donates-computers-to-schools/
Guardian: “Discussing digital rights in an era of repression” https://guardian.ng/opinion/discussing-digital-rights-in-an-era-of-repression/
SunNews: “Paradigm Initiative donates Computers to Schools” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtEc8WqE5Vc
The Nation: “Discussing Digital Rights in an Era of Repression” http://thenationonlineng.net/discussing-digital-rights-era-repression/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: “Stakeholders Hold Roundtable on Digital Rights and Engagement in Lagos” https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/stakeholders-hold-roundtable-on-digital-rights-and-engagement-in-lagos/
YouthOP: “Internet Freedom Forum 2018 in Nigeria” https://www.youthop.com/conferences/internet-freedom-forum-2018-nigeria
Radio Nigeria: “Cybersecurity law threatens free press in Nigeria” http://www.radionigeria.gov.ng/2018/04/27/stakeholders-identify-threat-to-free-press/
Radio Nigeria: “Experts tackle fake news at Internet Freedom Forum” http://www.radionigeria.gov.ng/2018/04/25/experts-tackle-fake-news-at-internet-freedom-forum/
MARCH 2018
The Guardian: HICC trains youths in App development, others https://guardian.ng/technology/hicc-trains-youths-in-app-development-others/
IT Web Africa: Paradigm Initiative’s Sesan appointed to Freedom Online Coalition http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/265-nigeria/243336-paradigm-initiatives-sesan-appointed-to-freedom-online-coalition
Ynaija: Paradigm Initiative is doing a lot, but can’t do it all alone https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-is-doing-a-lot-but-they-cant-do-it-all-alone/
CSnewspaper: Gbénga Sèsan appointed member of Advisory Network to Global Coalition on Online Freedom https://csnewspaper.com/gbenga-sesan-appointed-member-of-advisory-network-to-global-coalition-on-online-freedom/
The Guardian: Expert flays abuse of cybercrimes law in Nigeria https://guardian.ng/technology/expert-flays-abuse-of-cybercrimes-law-in-nigeria/
The Nation: Expert Condemns Abuse of Cybercrimes Law, say it is used to Harass Ordinary Nigerians http://thenationonlineng.net/expert-condemns-abuse-of-cybercrimes-law-say-it-is-used-to-harass-ordinary-nigerians/
Nigeria Communications Week: Paradigm Initiative Commends National Assembly for Passing Digital Rights Bill https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-commends-national-assembly-for-passing-digital-rights-bill/
Independent: Paradigm Initiative Lauds NASS Over Digital Rights Bill Passage https://independent.ng/paradigm-initiative-lauds-nass-over-digital-rights-bill-passage/
The Nation: Paradigm Initiative Commends Passage of Digital Rights Bill http://thenationonlineng.net/paradigm-initiative-commends-bill-passage/
Independent: Paradigm Initiative Trained 667 Youth In ICT, Entrepreneurship In 2017 https://independent.ng/paradigm-initiative-trained-667-youth-in-ict-entrepreneurship-in-2017/
The Nation: Paradigm Initiative Trained 667 Youths in 2017 http://thenationonlineng.net/paradigm-initiative-trained-667-youths/
Ifex.org: “MRA calls for speedy presidential assent to Digital Rights and Freedom Bill” https://www.ifex.org/nigeria/2018/03/16/digital-rights-freedom/
Nigeriacommunicationsweek: Paradigm Initiative Trains Over 600 Youth in ICT & Entrepreneurship Skills in 2017 https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-trains-over-600-youth-in-ict-entrepreneurship-skills-in-2017/
This Day: MRA calls for speedy presidential assent to Digital Rights and Freedom Bill https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/03/17/mra-calls-for-speedy-presidential-assent-to-digital-rights-and-freedom-bill/
Vanguard: HICC trains youths in app development, graphic design https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/hicc-trains-youths-app-development-graphic-design/
TechEconomy: Paradigm Initiative Trains Over 600 Youths in 2017 https://techeconomy.ng/2018/03/15/digital-inclusion-paradigm-initiative-trains-over-600-youths-in-2017/
ITRealms: Paradigm Initiative Trains 667 in 2007 http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/03/2017-paradigm-initiative-trains-667.html
Leadership: Paradigm Initiative Trains 667 Youths in 2017 https://leadership.ng/2018/03/16/paradigm-initiative-trains-667-youths-in-2017/
People’s Daily: Paradigm Initiative Trains 667 Youths in ICT, Entrepreneurship http://www.peoplesdailyng.com/ngo-trains-667-youths-in-ict-entrepreneurship/
Techloy: Paradigm Initiative Trains 667 Youths in 2017 https://medium.com/techloy/how-paradigm-initiative-trained-over-600-youth-in-ict-and-entrepreneurship-in-2017-de5bc6cddffd
ITRealms: Paradigm Initiative Commends NASS for Passing Digital Rights Bill http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/03/paradigm-initiative-commends-nass-for.html
OrderPaper: Senate Passes Digital Rights https://www.orderpaper.ng/senate-passes-digital-rights-and-freedom-bill/
February 2018
Premium Times: ‘Nigeria: Buhari’s SGF Spends N65 Million On Website: http://allafrica.com/stories/201802200083.html
Vanguard: Hate Speech or Censorship? Civil servants redeployed over social media comments: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/02/hate-speech-censorship-civil-servants-redeployed-social-media-comments/
The Nation: ‘How Facebook and social media can foster digital engagement’ http://thenationonlineng.net/facebook-social-media-can-foster-digital-engagement/
Nigerian Oracle: How Facebook and social media can foster digital engagement: http://nigerianoracle.com/how-facebook-and-social-media-can-foster-digital-engagement/
Zegist: ‘How we spent N65 million on website – Nigerian Government’
https://zegist.com/t/how-we-spent-n65-million-on-website-nigerian-government/5808
PulseNigeria: ‘SGF spends N65m on already existing website’
http://www.pulse.ng/news/local/sgf-mustapha-spends-n65m-on-already-existing-website-id8010158.html
PulseNigeria: ‘SGF explains how he spent N65m to redesign website’ http://www.pulse.ng/news/local/sgf-mustapha-explains-how-he-spent-n65m-to-redesign-website-id8021513.html
NaijaNG: ‘SGF faces criticisms from experts over N65 million spent on website’ https://www.naija.ng/1153079-sgf-faces-criticisms-experts-n65-million-spent-website.html#1153079
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: ‘Stakeholders Hold Roundtable on Digital Rights and Engagement in Lagos’ https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/stakeholders-hold-roundtable-on-digital-rights-and-engagement-in-lagos/
The Nations: ’How Facebook and social media can foster digital engagement’ https://thenationonlineng.net/facebook-social-media-can-foster-digital-engagement/
TechEconomy: ‘Presidency, Facebook & PI Hold Roundtable On Digital Rights’ https://techeconomy.ng/2018/02/27/presidency-facebook-pi-hold-roundtable-digital-rights/
IT realms: ‘Effective Communications: PODE developing standards for MDAs – Ogunlesi’ www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/02/effective-communications-pode.html
Dotunroy: ‘Stakeholders hold roundtable on Digital Rights and Engagement in Lagos!’ http://dotunroy.com/2018/03/02/stakeholders-hold-roundtable-on-digital-rights-and-engagement-in-lagos/
New Telegraph: ‘Build up to 2019: Fear grips Nigerians’ https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/02/build-2019-fear-grips-nigerians/
Ynaija: ‘NTA Social Media Gag Order: Dictatorship in Democracy?’ https://ynaija.com/nta-social-media-gag-order-dictatorship-in-democracy/
Technology Times: ‘NTA Social Media Gag Order: Dictatorship in Democracy?’ https://technologytimes.ng/nta-social-media-gag-order-dictatorship-in-democracy/
Mapnews24: ‘NTA Social Media Gag Order: Dictatorship in Democracy?’ https://mapnews24.com/nta-social-media-gag-order-dictatorship-democracy/
Ynaija: ‘Paradigm Initiative is set to challenge government’s surveillance of social media’ https://ynaija.com/activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-set-challenge-governments-surveillance-social-media/
The Punch Nigeria: ‘More attacks on FG over social media monitoring’ http://punchng.com/more-attacks-on-fg-over-social-media-monitoring/
The ScopeNG: ‘NTA social media gag order: Dictatorship in democracy?’ http://www.thescoopng.com/2018/02/08/nta-social-media-gag-order/
Independent: ‘NTA Social Media Gag Order: Dictatorship in Democracy?’ https://independent.ng/nta-social-media-gag-order-dictatorship-democracy/
New Telegraph: ‘FG seeks effective digital engagement for MDAs’ https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/03/fg-seeks-effective-digital-engagement-mdas/
The Eagle Online: ‘SID: WTEC, Facebook Trained 1000 Students On Safety Online’ https://theeagleonline.com.ng/sid-wtec-facebook-trained-1000-students-on-safety-online/
Vanguard: Hate Speech or Censorship? Civil servants redeployed over social media comments
January 2018
Quartz: There’s a decades-old law threatening digital freedom in DR Congo https://qz.com/1187727/the-dr-congo-is-using-a-decades-old-law-to-shut-down-the-internet/
YNaija: Paradigm Initiative 2018 Digital Outlook Shows Nigerians Still Have More Challenge Against Digital Rights Awaiting Them: https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-2018-digital-outlook-shows-nigerians-still-have-more-challenge-against-digital-rights-awaiting-them/
Times (of Malawi): Surveillance Scare http://www.times.mw/surveillance-scare/
New Telegraph: Digital rights x be promoted –NGO https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/01/digital-rights-x-promoted-ngo/
MAPnews: Paradigm Initiative Releases 2017 Digital Rights in Africa Report https://mapnews24.com/paradigm-initiative-releases-2017-digital-rights-africa-report/
ThisDay: Passage of Digital Rights Bill Timely, Says ICT Operators https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/01/04/passage-of-digital-rights-bill-timely-says-ict-operators/
YNaija: Nigerians Must Be Proactive and Demand Government’s Commitment to “No Internet Shutdown” | Paradigm Initiative Speaks on the Internet Shutdown in Cameroon https://ynaija.com/nigerians-must-be-proactive-and-demand-governments-commitment-to-no-internet-shutdown-paradigm-initiative-speaks-on-the-internet-shutdown-in-cameroon/
CFAtech: Paradigm Initiative Challenges Government’s Surveillance of Social Media https://cfatech.ng/paradigm-initiative-challenges-governments-surveillance-social-media/
Freedom: GAMBIA: Statement on the Arrest of Dr. Ismaila Ceesay https://freedomnewspaper.com/2018/02/01/gambia-statement-arrest-dr-ismaila-ceesay/
Daily Trust: Rights group challenges FG’s social media surveillance https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/rights-group-challenges-fg-s-social-media-surveillance.html
ITWeb: Nigeria: digital rights group, NCC square off again http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/265-nigeria/242508-nigeria-digital-rights-group-ncc-square-off-again
Punch: More attacks on FG over social media monitoring https://punchng.com/more-attacks-on-fg-over-social-media-monitoring/
ITREALMS: Paradigm Initiative to sue FG over social media surveillance: www.itrealms.com.ng/2018/01/paradigm-initiative-to-sue-fg-over.html
HarvardPolitics: Internet, Inc.: Technology Superpowers and the Future of African Connectivity http://harvardpolitics.com/covers/internet-inc-technology-superpowers-and-the-future-of-african-connectivity/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Paradigm Initiative Challenges Nigerian Government’s Surveillance of Social Media: https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-challenges-nigerian-governments-surveillance-of-social-media/
WorldStage: Nigeria: Group kicks against any move by govt to regulate Social Media www.worldstagegroup.com/worldstagenew/index.php?active=news&newscid=42764&catid=2
Vanguard: Hate speech: Nigerian ICT practitioners berate govt’s new wiretap measures Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/hate-speech-nigerian-ict-practitioners-berate-govts-new-wiretap-measures/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/hate-speech-nigerian-ict-practitioners-berate-govts-new-wiretap-measures/
Vanguard: ‘Digital rights, freedom bill passage okay, but…’ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/01/digital-rights-freedom-bill-passage-okay/
December 2017
YNaija: Digital Rights Bill Has Finally Passed, But Can It Really Be Implemented? https://ynaija.com/activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-happy-passage-digital-rights-bill-concerned-implementation/
CFATech: House of Reps Passes Digital Rights Bill
https://cfatech.ng/house-reps-passes-digital-rights-bill/
Nigerian Communications Week: House of Representatives Passes Digital Rights Bill http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/house-of-reps-passes-digital-rights-bill/
IT Realms: Digital Rights Bill Passes
http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2017/12/digital-rights-bill-passes-green.html
TechcultureNG: Digital Rights and Freedom Passed by Nigerian House of Representatives https://techcultureng.com/2017/12/20/digital-rights-and-freedom-bill-passed-by-nigerian-house-of-representatives/
Independent: Govt Should Stop Stifling Innovation
https://independent.ng/govt-stop-stifling-innovation-sesan/
TechPoint: Abia State holds a lot of promise, Ariaria market is one, its emerging tech scene in Aba is another https://techpoint.ng/2017/12/14/abia-ariaria-market-aba-tech-scene/
TechEconomy: Paradigm Initiative Releases 2017 Digital Rights In Africa Report https://techeconomy.ng/2017/12/23/paradigm-initiative-releases-2017-digital-rights-africa-report/
November 2017
Independent: Start-Up Wins N1m At Techtiary Forum https://independent.ng/start-wins-n1m-techtiary-forum/
NewsGuru: Buhari Meets NCC Chairman as Paradigm Initiative Petitions Commission Over Domain Names Blockadehttps://www.thenewsguru.com/buhari-meets-ncc-chairman-paradigm-initiative-petitions-commission-domain-names-blockade/
The Guardian: Nigeria: Group Decries Alleged Plan to Clampdown on Online Newspapers https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-condemns-arrest-of-martha-odonovan/
Olisa.tv: Buhari’s Secret War on Free Speech by Paradigm initiative https://olisa.tv/2017/11/president-buharis-secret-war-on-free-speech-by-paradigm-initiative/
YNaija: Nigeria Is Unmasking Citizens Online at Record Levels but There Are No Rights – Yet https://ynaija.com/nigeria-unmasking-citizens-online-record-levels-no-rights-yet/
237online: Paradigm Initiative demande à MTN de restaurer un service Internet complet au Cameroun https://www.237online.com/article-65464-paradigm-initiative-demande-agrave–mtn-de-restaurer-un-service-internet-complet-au-cameroun.html
The Guardian: Nigeria: NCC Ex-Boss Calls for Review of National Broadband Plan http://allafrica.com/stories/201711021033.html
ItWebAfrica: Digital rights group lambasts Zim regime over social media clampdown www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/273-zimbabwe/241480-digital-rights-group-lambasts-zim-regime-over-social-media-clampdown
Tech Economy: Techtiary 2017, morale booster for #girlCoders https://techeconomy.ng/2017/12/02/techtiary-2017-morale-booster-girlcoders/
Nigerian Communications Week: Paradigm Initiative to Rejig Techtiary Forum https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-to-rejig-techtiary-forum/
Tech Economy: Paradigm Initiative announces new plans for ‘Techtiary Forum’ https://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/29/paradigm-initiative-announces-new-plans-techtiary-forum/
The Guardian: Nigeria: Gcuoba Mentors Students on Importance of Technology Education: http://allafrica.com/stories/201711160578.html
Tech Economy: Paradigm Initiative to Host 300 Students at 2017 Techtiary Forum https://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/25/paradigm-initiative-host-300-students-2017-techtiary-forum/
YNaija: Paradigm Initiative Asks Mtn To Restore Full Internet Service In Cameroon https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-asks-mtn-to-restore-full-internet-service-in-cameroon/
Tech Economy: Paradigm Initiative demands explanation on alleged blocking of online news sites https://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/10/paradigm-initiative-demands-explanation-alleged-blocking-online-news-sites/
CFATech: Paradigm Initiative Reacts on NCC’s Alleged Move to Block Online News Sites https://cfatech.ng/paradigm-initiative-reacts-nccs-alleged-move-block-online-news-sites-2/
Tech Economy: Buhari: The secret war on free speech https://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/17/buhari-secret-war-free-speech/
Tech Economy: AKWA IBOM: Who is jamming internet signals during football matches? https://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/14/akwa-ibom-jamming-internet-signals-football-matches/
Tech Economy: CSO cautions against alleged Nigerian Government’s attempts to clampdown on online newspapershttps://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/08/cso-cautions-alleged-nigerian-governments-attempts-clampdown-online-newspapers/
Tech Economy: Paradigm Initiative announces new plans for ‘Techtiary Forum’ https://techeconomy.ng/2017/11/29/paradigm-initiative-announces-new-plans-techtiary-forum/
Nigerian Communications Week: Paradigm Initiative Unhappy with Alleged Government’s Attempts to Clampdown on Online Newspapers https://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-unhappy-with-alleged-governments-attempts-to-clampdown-on-online-newspapers/
October 2017
Vanguard: Use social media to bridge gap in governance, CSOs tell citizens /https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/10/use-social-media-bridge-gap-governance-csos-tell-citizens/
Punch: Strategic steps to grow local capacity www.punchng.com/strategic-steps-to-grow-local-capacity/
Premium Times: SPECIAL REPORT: How a Nigerian law is suppressing citizens’ freedom on the Internet https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/246348-special-report-nigerian-law-suppressing-citizens-freedom-internet.html
The Whistler: That Our Women May Be Free Indeed: https://thewhistler.ng/story/afdb-targets-growth-africas-textile-industry/
WorldStage: New Media Citizens and Governance Conference 2018 to deliver greater impact on Nigeria society – Organisers: www.worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=39427&catid=37
The Nation: Community launches ICT centre in Kwara www.thenationonlineng.net/community-launches-ict-centre-kwara/Sahara Reporters: How A Nigerian Law Is Suppressing Citizens’ Freedom On The Internet www.saharareporters.com/2017/10/17/how-nigerian-law-suppressing-citizens-freedom-internet
ThisDay: Kwara Community Unveils Solar Powered Digital Literacy Centre https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/10/12/kwara-community-unveils-solar-powered-digital-literacy-centre/
Ynaija: Paradigm Initiative Condemns Internet Shutdown in Cameroon https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-condemns-internet-shutdown-in-cameroon/
CFATech: Review National Broadband Plan Says Former NCC Boss https://cfatech.ng/review-national-broadband-plan-says-former-ncc-boss/
Nigeria Communications Week: Ndukwe Says Review of National Broadband Plan Now Imperative: www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/ndukwe-says-review-of-national-broadband-plan-now-imperative/
Nigeria Communications Week: Paradigm Initiative Berates African Governments for Stifling Internet Freedom: www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/paradigm-initiative-berates-african-governments-for-stifling-internet-freedom/
DotunRoy: #Internet Freedom Is the New Press Freedom: An African Perspective by Babatunde Okunoye & ‘Boye Adegoke: http://dotunroy.com/2017/10/27/internet-freedom-is-the-new-press-freedom-an-african-perspective-by-babatunde-okunoye-boye-adegoke/
DotunRoy: Expert Calls On Ministry of Communications To Review National Broadband Plan www.dotunroy.com/2017/10/31/expert-calls-on-ministry-of-communications-to-review-national-broadband-plan/
Olisa.tv: Why is the Akwa Ibom Government Jamming Internet Signals During Football Matches: https://www.olisa.tv/2017/10/why-is-the-akwa-ibom-government-jamming-internet-signals-during-football-matches/
Nigeria Communications Week: Right To Privacy? Nigeria Needs A Data Protection Law www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/right-to-privacy-nigeria-needs-a-data-protection-law
Web Foundation: Right to privacy? Nigeria needs a Data Protection Law https://webfoundation.org/2017/10/right-to-privacy-nigeria-needs-a-data-protection-law/
YNaija: Paradigm Initiative Fetes Volunteers and Partners https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-fetes-volunteers-and-partners/
CFATech: Expert Urges National Assembly to Pass the Digital Rights Bill https://cfatech.ng/expert-urges-national-assembly-pass-digital-rights-bill/
Nigeria Communications Week: Expert Urges National Assembly to Pass the Digital Rights Bill http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/expert-urges-national-assembly-to-pass-digital-rights-bill/
Nigeria Communications Week: Sodiq Alabi Implores Undergraduates to Leverage Technology for Success www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/sodiq-alabi-implores-undergraduates-to-leverage-technology-for-success/
September 2017
YNaija: CSOs Write AU, UNHRC Over Internet Shutdown in Togo: https://ynaija.com/the-activism-blog-paradigm-initiative-nigeria-csos-write-au-unhrc-over-internet-shutdown-in-togo/
Dotunroy: CSOs Write AU, UNHRC over Internet Shutdown in Togo: http://dotunroy.com/2017/09/20/csos-write-au-unhrc-on-internet-shutdown-in-togo/
Techculture: Coalition of CSOs Writes AU, UNHRC over Internet Shutdown in Togo: https://techcultureng.com/2017/09/15/coalition-of-csos-write-to-au-and-united-nations-over-togo-internet-shutdown/
APC: CSOs Write International Bodies over Internet Shutdown in Togo: https://www.apc.org/en/pubs/csos-write-international-bodies-over-internet-shutdown-togo
Banews: CSOs Write AU, UNHRC over Internet Shutdown in Togo: http://banews.ng/csos-write-au-unhrc-internet-shutdown-togo/
Thisday: Expert Recommends Online Courses to Boost Digital Expertise: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/09/27/expert-recommends-online-courses-to-boost-digital-expertise/
The Nation: Kwara Community Unveils Sola Powered Digital Literacy Centre: http://thenationonlineng.net/kwara-community-unveils-solar-powered-digital-literacy-centre/
The Nation: NCC Committed to achieving Broadband Penetration by 2018: http://thenationonlineng.net/ncc-committed-to-achieving-30-broadband-penetration-by-2018/
Biz Community: Forum on Internet Freedom Kicks Off This Week: http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/11/167821.html
YNaija: NUJ Needs To Start Acting, And Stop “Barking”: https://ynaija.com/injustice-blog-nuj-needs-start-acting-stop-barking/
YNaija: CSOs Head to Court over NGO Bill: https://ynaija.com/activism-blog-csos-head-court-ngo-bill/
August 2017
New Telegraph: NGOs sign pact to promote digital rights: https://newtelegraphonline.com/2017/08/ngos-sign-pact-promote-digital-rights/
YNaija: Paradigm Initiative Condemns Military Monitoring of Nigeria’s Social Media Space: https://ynaija.com/injustice-blog-pin-condemns-military-monitoring-nigeriaa-social-media-space/
ThisDay: Nigerian Military’s Surveilance of Social Media Alarming, Says Paradigm Initiative: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/08/31/nigerian-militarys-surveilance-of-social-media-alarming-says-paradigm-initiative/
Techpoint: The secret life of USPF: https://techpoint.ng/2017/08/09/the-secret-life-of-uspf/
Dotunroy.com: Paradigm Initiative Joins Global Network Initiative: http://dotunroy.com/2017/08/24/paradigm-initiative-joins-global-network-initiative/
Banews.Ng: Paradigm Initiative Joins Global Network Initiative:
http://banews.ng/paradigm-initiative-joins-global-network-initiative/
Reportersatlarge.com: Paradigm Initiative Joins Global Network Initiative: http://reportersatlarge.com/paradigm-initiative-joins-global-network-initiative/
http://reportersatlarge.com/lessons-digital-rights-advocacy-kenyan-2017-elections/
CFATech: Paradigm Initiative Joins Global Network Initiative: https://cfatech.ng/paradigm-initiative-joins-global-network-initiative/
Reportersatlarge.com: Lessons in Digital Rights Advocacy from the Kenyan 2017 Elections: http://reportersatlarge.com/lessons-digital-rights-advocacy-kenyan-2017-elections/
Dotunroy.com: Paradigm Initiative Cautions Nigerian Military on Social Media Surveillance activity: http://dotunroy.com/2017/08/30/paradigm-initiative-cautions-nigerian-military-on-social-media-surveillance-activity/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Nigerian Military Surveillance of Social Media Alarming- Paradigm Initiative: http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/e-business/nigerian-militarys-surveillance-of-social-media-alarming-paradigm-initiative
Pulse: Paradigm Initiative moves to secure privacy, free expression of Nigerians online: http://www.pulse.ng/news/paradigm-initiative-moves-to-secure-nigerians-rights-online-id7218689.html
July 2017
The Post: Paradigm Initiative Holds Internet Policy Training July 11 to 13 in Gambia: http://www.thepost-ng.com/paradigm-initiative-holds-internet-policy-training-july-11-13-gambia/
TechCultureNG: Broadband Access in Nigeria, Not broad enough, not qualitative enough – says Paradigm Initiative Report: https://techcultureng.com/2017/07/08/broad-band-access-in-nigeria-not-broad-enough-not-qualitative-enough-says-paradigm-initiative-reportl/
DotunRoy.com: Paradigm Initiative to hold Internet Policy Training in the Gambia: http://dotunroy.com/2017/07/05/paradigm-initiative-to-hold-internet-policy-training-in-the-gambia/
DotunRoy.Com: Paradigm Initiative to work with stakeholders to strengthen internet policies in Gambia: http://dotunroy.com/2017/07/22/paradigm-initiative-to-work-with-stakeholders-to-strengthen-internet-policies-in-gambia/
The Nigerian Archive: Presidency, Civil Society set for Roundtable talk on digital rights: http://www.nigeriarchive.com/presidency-civil-society-set-for-roundtable-talk-on-digital-rights/
Ynaija: The Activism Blog: After 10 years, Paradigm Initiative expands its board with two women: https://ynaija.com/the-social-change-blog-after-10-years-paradigm-initiative-expands-its-board-with-two-women/
NigeriaDirect.news: Africa: Internet Freedom in a season of elections: https://nigeria.direct.news/news=826694
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Africa: Internet Freedom in a season of elections: http://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/e-business/africa-internet-freedom-in-a-season-of-elections
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Paradigm Initiative adds two more members to Advisory Board: http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/e-business/paradigm-initiative-adds-two-members-to-advisory-board
UNDPI: Advisory Board: Paradigm Initiative adds two more members to Advisory Board: http://www.undpi.org/World-News/Advisory-Board-Paradigm-Initiative-Adds-Two-Members-to-Advisory-Board.html
4Traders: Paradigm Initiative adds two more members to Advisory Board: http://www.4-traders.com/THE-ADVISORY-BOARD-COMPAN-8206/news/Advisory-Board-Paradigm-Initiative-Adds-Two-Members-to-Advisory-Board-24719512/
CyberAfrica: Paradigm Initiative set to hold Internet Policy training in Gambia: http://tmclonline.com.ng/cyberafrica/2017/07/05/paradigm-initiative-to-hold-internet-policy-training-in-gambia/
CyberAfrica: Paradigm Initiative opens registration for #IFF2018: http://tmclonline.com.ng/cyberafrica/2017/07/10/paradigm-initiative-opens-registration-for-iff2018/
DotunRoy.com: Paradigm Initiative opens registration for #IFF2018: http://dotunroy.com/2017/07/11/paradigm-initiative-opens-registration-for-iff2018/
DigiVation: Paradigm Initiative opens registration for #IFF2018: http://www.digivation.com.ng/2017/07/10/paradigm-initiative-opens-registration-iff2018/
NigeriaCommunicationsWeek: Presidency, Civil Society set for Roundtable Talk on Digital Rights: http://nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/e-business/presidency-civil-society-set-for-roundtable-talk-on-digital-rights
XYZ News: Digital Rights| Presidency, Civil society to hold talk: http://xyznews.com.ng/news/269239/digital-rights-presidency-civil-society-to-hold-talk
ThisDay: Nigeria’s Broadband Penetration Hinged on Mobile Broadband: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/07/27/nigerias-broadband-penetration-hinged-on-mobile-broadband/
June 2017
Leadership Newspaper: FG, PI Train Security Agencies on Digital Rights, CyberCrimes: http://leadership.ng/2017/06/08/fg-pi-train-security-agencies-digital-rights-cyber-crimes/
VON: Stakeholders call for increased capacity building on cyber crimes: https://von.gov.ng/stakeholders-call-increased-capacity-building-cyber-crimes/
DotunRoy.com: Ministry of Justice and Paradigm Initiative Hosted Law Enforcement Agencies at a Digital Rights and Cybercrimes Workshop: http://dotunroy.com/2017/06/08/ministry-of-justice-and-paradigm-initiative-hosted-law-enforcement-agencies-at-a-digital-rights-and-cybercrimes-workshop/
OrderPaper.ng : Cybercrime: Ministry of Justice, PIN seek freedom of digital rights : http://www.orderpaper.ng/cybercrime-ministry-justice-pin-seek-freedom-digital-rights/
ITRealms: Law Enforcement agencies go on digital rights, cybercrimes: http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2017/06/law-enforcement-agencies-go-on-digital.html
Nigeria Communications Week: Digital Rights: Surveillance, Interception Must be Lawful-PIN: http://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/telecom/digital-rights-surveillance-interception-must-be-lawful-pin
Fast Company: Hello Dear, Nigerian Email Scammers are becoming coders: https://www.fastcompany.com/40427367/hello-dear-nigerian-email-scammers-are-becoming-coders?utm_content=buffer474c5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Government Technology: How is one organization helping stop email scammers: http://www.govtech.com/question-of-the-day/Question-of-the-day-for-06262017.html
Pulse.ng: Group drags FG to court for allegedly spying on Nigerians with satellites: http://www.pulse.ng/local/paradigm-initiative-group-drags-fg-to-court-for-allegedly-spying-on-nigerians-with-satellites-id6887900.html
Techpoint.ng: The Journey to turning Nigerian cybercriminals to coders: https://techpoint.ng/2017/06/29/cybercriminals-turn-coders/
ITWebAfrica: Nigeria: Digital rights group drags tech ministry to court: http://www.itwebafrica.com/satellite/825-nigeria/238042-nigeria-digital-rights-group-drags-tech-ministry-to-court
The Guardian: Microsoft Targets 1000 nonprofits for technology donations by 2018: https://guardian.ng/technology/microsoft-targets-1000-nonprofits-for-technology-donations-by-2018/
IT News Africa: Microsoft to Empower Nonprofits in Nigeria: https://www.itnewsafrica.com/2017/06/microsoft-to-empower-nonprofits-in-nigeria/
Nigeria Communications Week: FoI: PIN Gets Leave in case against FG over spying satellites: http://www.nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng/news/foi-pin-gets-leave-in-case-against-fg-over-spying-satellites
Premium Times: Investigation: Two years after, Niger Delta states continue controversial spying programmes: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/235396-investigation-two-years-after-niger-delta-states-continue-controversial-spying-programmes.html
May 2017
- ITWeb Africa: No More Yahoo Boys: http://www.itwebafrica.com/home-page/opinion/237793-no-more-yahoo-boys
- The National: Tech majors bridge Africa’s rising online connectivity: http://www.thenational.ae/business/technology/tech-majors-bridge-africas-rising-online-connectivity
- CNBC Africa: Op-ed: Forget internet scams: young Nigerians now use digital tech for good: https://www.cnbcafrica.com/insights/world-economic-forum/wef-africa-2017/2017/05/05/technology-nigeria/
- EyeWitness News: Forget Internet Scams, Young Nigerians now Use Digital Tech for Good. http://ewn.co.za/2017/05/04/forget-internet-scams-young-nigerians-now-use-digital-tech-for-good
April 2017
- Ynaija: Internet Freedom Forum to hold in Lagos, with over 30 countries represented: https://ynaija.com/internet-freedom-forum-2017-hold-lagos-30-countries-represented/
- Nigeria Today: https://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2017/04/internet-freedom-forum-2017-to-hold-in-lagos-with-over-30-countries-represented/
- Latest Nigerian News: http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/4274226/internet-freedom-forum-2017-to-hold-in-lagos-with-over-30-countries-represented.html
- Finelib.com: http://www.finelib.com/events/corporate-events/5th-edition–the-annual-internet-freedom-forum/216
- Gender Hub: Internet Freedom Forum 2017, Lagos: http://www.genderhub.org/build-capacity/events/internet-freedom-forum-2017-lagos/
- Eventful: A4A1-Nigerian Coalition Meeting at IFF 2017 in Lagos: http://eventful.com/lagos/events/a4ainigeria-coalition-meeting-iff-2017-/E0-001-101112305-9
- IT Realms: 30 Countries set to grace Lagos Internet Freedom Forum ’17: http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2017/04/30-countries-set-to-grace-lagos.html?m=1
- Voice of Nigeria: Paradigm Initiative unveils new identity: https://von.gov.ng/paradigm-initiative-unveils-new-identity/
- Dotunroy.com: Paradigm Initiative unveils a new identity as it kicks off its Pan-African Internet Freedom Forum for 2017: http://dotunroy.com/2017/04/26/paradigm-initiative-unveils-a-new-identity-as-it-kicks-off-its-pan-african-internet-freedom-forum-for-2017/
- RaveTV: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Launches New Identity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjh_ar40Mhs&t=524s
- Tech Trends: Discussing Digital Rights and Internet Freedom with ‘Gbenga Sesan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3bMcYF99Mw
- Nigerian Newspaper: Paradigm Initiative unveils a new identity as it kicks off its Pan-African Internet Freedom Forum for 2017: https://www.nigeriannewspapers.today/photoblogs/paradigm-initiative-unveils-a-new-identity-as-it-kicks-off-its-pan-african-internet-freedom-forum-for-2017-%C2%BB-ynaija-1540592.aspx
- Ynaija: Paradigm Initiative unveils a new identity as it kicks off its Pan-African Internet Freedom Forum for 2017: https://ynaija.com/paradigm-initiative-unveils-new-identity-kicks-off-pan-african-internet-freedom-forum-2017/
- ITRealms: Paradigm Initiative unveils new identity, IFF 2017 kicks off : http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2017/04/paradigm-initiative-unveils-new.html
- Nigerian NewsDirect: Paradigm Nigeria Unveils New Identity : http://nigeriannewsdirect.com/paradigm-nigeria-unveils-new-identity/
- Press.com.ng: Paradigm Initiative Unveils New Identity: http://press.com.ng/news/paradigm-initiative-unveils-new-identity/
March 2017
- Bella Naija: Let’s Talk Governance: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/03/for-the-5th-year-eie-hosts-conversations-on-citizens-technology-government-at-social-media-week-lagos-lets-talk-governance-thursday-march-2nd/
- The Guardian: Reforming Governance via Technology: https://guardian.ng/technology/reforming-governance-via-technology/
- IT Web Africa: Digital Rights Group bemoans Nigerian’s Internet regulation: http://www.itwebafrica.com/ict-and-governance/265-nigeria/237494-digital-rights-group-bemoans-nigerias-internet-regulation
- Nigeria Today: #HandsonSocialMedia: Five times African governments shutdown the internet: http://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2017/03/handsonsocialmedia-five-times-african-governments-shut-down-the-internet/
- Daily Maverick: Op-Ed: Coming soon ANC’s moves to threaten internet freedoms: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2017-03-12-op-ed-coming-soon-ancs-moves-to-threaten-internet-freedoms
- TechCabal: Daily: Kenya Pay Up?: http://techcabal.com/2017/03/21/techcabal-daily-kenya-pay-up/
- Business Day: What I gained from the Venture in Management Program https://www.businessdayonline.com/gained-venture-management-programme/
- Techpoint.ng: Hard Truths for the Aspiring Nigerian Entrepreneur: https://techpoint.ng/2017/03/23/hard-truth-about-entrepreneur/
- This Day: Adeoti: Technology Has Impacted Lives in Rural, Urban Communities (March, 23): https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/03/23/adeoti-technology-has-impacted-lives-in-rural-urban-communities/
- This Day: Report on Social Media Exposes Government’s Weakness (March 23): https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/03/23/report-on-social-media-exposes-govts-weakness/
- IT Realms: PIN to host Internet Freedom Forum 2017 in Lagos
- http://www.itrealms.com.ng/2017/03/pin-to-host-internet-freedom-forum-2017.html
February 2017
- This Day: Satellite Launch: PIN Warns FG against Privacy Invasion. http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/02/06/satellite-launch-pin-warns-fg-against-privacy-invasion/
- Independent: FG Plan to Acquire “Eavesdropping” Satellites Raises Questions: http://independentnig.com/fg-plan-to-acquire-eavesdropping-satellites-raises-questions/
- MISS TECHY: Report: FG Plans to Acquire “Eavesdropping ” Satellites that captures things like voice, calls, emails, to name a few. PIN Responds :http://misstechy.com/fg-eavesdropping-satellites/
- IT NEWS Africa: 6 African Tech Influencers to follow on twitter: http://www.itnewsafrica.com/2017/02/6-african-tech-influencers-to-follow-on-twitter/
- IT Web Africa: Nigeria’s Planned Satellites worry digital rights group: http://www.itwebafrica.com/telecommunications/satellite/825-nigeria/237360-nigerias-planned-satellites-worry-digital-rights-group
- AWOMKENNETH: Tech Alert! Nigeria Plans to acquire “Eavesdropping” Satellites that records things like voice calls, emails, etc. http://awomkenneth.com/2017/02/tech-alert-nigeria-plans-acquire-eavesdropping-satellites-records-things-like-voice-calls-emails/
- TechCabal Daily: 10,000 Hours of Start-Ing: http://techcabal.com/2017/02/14/10000-hours-of-startup-ing/ (February)
- CFAtech.ng: PIN warns FG against privacy invasion over satellites launch. https://cfatech.ng/satellite-pin-warns-fg-against-privacy-invasion/
- Techpoint.ng: The Nigerian Government may be making plans to eavesdrop on us through satellites: https://techpoint.ng/2017/02/06/govt-may-eavesdrop-with-satellite/
- This Day: Satellite Launch: PIN Warns FG against Privacy Invasion: http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2017/02/06/satellite-launch-pin-warns-fg-against-privacy-invasion/
- Ynaija: Respect Citizen Digital Rights, #FreeAuduMaikori Now! Group Tells FG. https://ynaija.com/respect-citizen-digital-rights-freeaudumaikori-now-group-tells-fg/
- The Guardian: SMW Lagos 2017 for newsbies; all you need to know: https://guardian.ng/features/smw-lagos-20i7-for-newbies-all-you-need-to-know/
- World Stage: Social Media Week Lagos 2017: Reviving Media Landscape in Nigeria: http://worldstagegroup.com/index.php?active=news&newscid=34570&catid=32
- Pulse.ng: ACA,LBS Partners to provide Mini-MBA(ViMP) to 52 NYSC candidates: http://pulse.ng/events/ja-nigeria-aca-lbs-partners-to-provide-mini-mba-vimp-to-52-nysc-candidates-id6293642.html
- TechCabal Daily: 10,000 Hours of Start-Ing: http://techcabal.com/2017/02/14/10000-hours-of-startup-ing/
- Daily Trust: Government should assist telecoms achieve broadband plan – Ntel CEO: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/business/govt-should-assist-telecoms-achieve-broadband-plan-ntel-ceo/207632.html
January 2017
- Vanguard Nigeria: Paradigm Initiative Makes FoI Request on Nigeria’s “Eavesdropping” Satellites: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/01/paradigm-initiative-makes-foi-request-nigerias-eavesdropping-satellites/
- All Africa: Kenya:Govt to Monitor Social Media During Elections http://allafrica.com/stories/201701130063.html
- Htxt.africa: International Civil Society Pens open letter urging cameroon to restore internet access: http://www.htxt.co.za/2017/01/25/cameroon-urged-to-restore-internet/
October 2016
- Ynaija: EiE Nigeria, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, and BudgIT to host ‘New Media, Citizens & Governance Conference’ in Abuja
- Leadership NG: Dismal Infrastructure Depriving Nigeria 2% Economic Growth Annually-Ezekwesili
- The Net NG: What really matters about the new media conference Bobrisky is attending
- Tech Point: We (Nigerian Youth) are a generation of excuse givers — Gbenga Sesan, founder PIN
- Nigeria communications Week: Caller Location Information Bill: Dangerous Law in Waiting- PIN
- Tech Cabal: Nigeria’s House Of Representatives Wants Network Providers To Share Caller Location With Security Agents
- Techloy: Nigerian lawmakers propose a bill for caller location sharing
- TechPoint NG: NASS threatens the privacy of Nigerians with this Bill
- IT Web Africa: ‘Caller Location Information Bill’ dangerous says Nigerian rights group
- Abiyamo: Caller Information Bill Will Strip Nigerian’s Right of Privacy, Civic Group Cries Out
- Tech Sabi: NASS Caller Location Information Bill: A Very Lazy And Dangerous Bill
- New Telegraph: Telecoms: Advocacy against ‘caller location’ bill heightens
September 2016
- Lagos Fox: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria has sent an FOI request to INEC over the release of voters’ data to a third party
- IT Web Africa: Nigeria: Electoral Commission accused of data security blunder
- Leadership NG: Stakeholders Call for Immediate Passage Of Digital Rights And Freedom Bill
- Thisday Live: Stakeholders Decry Attempt to Gag Free Speech, Press Freedom in Nigeria
- Naija Twitter: Stakeholders Call for Immediate Passage Of Digital Rights And Freedom Bill
- Today NG: Stakeholders urge National Assembly to pass Digital Freedom Bill
- The Guardian: Stakeholders urge National Assembly to pass Digital Freedom Bill
- Premium Times: Group wants INEC to explain how it handles Nigerian voters’ data
- Nigeria Communications Week: PIN Sends FOI Request to INEC Over Release of Citizens’ Data to Third Party
August 2016
- Sahara Reporters: The Digital Rights And Freedom Bill: Laying the Foundation For Nigeria’s Digital Future By Chukwuemeka Ujam, Titi Akinsanmi & ‘Gbenga Sesan
- Punch: On the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill
- Daily Trust” ‘Passage of Digital Rights Bill will grow ICT sector’
- Premium Times: Digital Rights and Freedom Bill: Laying the Foundation for Nigeria’s Digital Future, By Ujam, Akinsanmi & Sesan
- Technology Times: Opinion: Digital Rights and Freedom Bill: Laying the Foundation for Nigeria’s Digital Future
- Ynaija: Opinion: Digital Rights & Freedom Bill – Laying the foundation for Nigeria’s digital future
- TechCabal: The Digital Rights And Freedom Bill: Laying The Foundation For Nigeria’s Digital Future
- TechCabal: Register To Attend Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s T.E.N.T Gathering Happening In November
- Jolly Boss: Register To Attend Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s T.E.N.T Gathering Happening In November
- Tech Sabi: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s T.E.N.T Gathering Is Kicking Off In November, Register To Attend
- News Point: Register to attend Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s T.E.N.T Gathering happening in November
January – July 2016
- Tech City: Microsoft offers $1 billion cloud subscription and Office 365 to NGOs and CSGs
- Guardian Nigeria: Tech giant offers NGOs $1 billion worth of cloud subscription, Office365
- Pulse NG: Tech giant offers NGOs $1 billion worth of cloud subscription, Office365
- Nigeria Communication Week: Microsoft Offers $1Bn Cloud Subscription, Office365 to NGOs & CSGs
- Biz Watch: Microsoft Offers NGOs And CSGs $1billion Cloud Subscription And Office 365
- The Punch: Microsoft offers $1bn cloud subscription to NGOs, others
- Yolo Naija: Digital Rights And Freedom Bill Passes Second Reading
- Today NG: Reps bill to protect social media users passes second reading
- The Nation: Reps bill to protect social media users passes second reading
- House Of Mo: Nigeria: Digital Rights And Freedom Bill Passes Second Reading
- Ekekee: Nigeria and digital rights: Important decisions ahead | By Nani Jansen
- Ynaija: Nani Jansen: Rights remain rights, both offline and online
- TechCabal: Nigeria And Digital Rights: Important Decisions Ahead
- Ynaija: PIN Hosts SMWDIgitalJobs, SMWTENT and SMWNetRights at Social Media Week 2016 in Lagos
- Linda Ikeji: PIN Hosts SMWDIgitalJobs, SMWTENT and SMWNetRights at Social Media Week 2016 in Lagos
- Tech Cabal: Here’s Everything That Happened At The Internet Freedom Forum, #IFF2016
- Ynaija: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria hosts Internet Freedom forum 2016
- Premium Times: Time to Drop Nigeria’s Dangerous Social Media Bill, By ‘Gbenga Sesan and ‘Deji Olukotun
- Tech Cabal: Nigeria’s Social Media Bill Is Back, And It’s Time To Drop This Dangerous Legislation Once And For All
- Techpoint NG: Nigeria’s Social Media Bill is back, and it’s time to drop this dangerous legislation once and for all
- Pulse NG: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Google, others to host event
- CP- Africa: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria to host 2016 Internet Freedom forum
- Tech Cabal: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Will Host The 2016 Internet Freedom Forum, In Abuja
- Innovate Village: Paradigm Initiative Hosts The 2016 Edition Of Internet Freedom Forum In Abuja
- Tribune: #IFF2016: Google, others partners PIN on Internet freedom forum
- I-Policy: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, Google, others to host event
- Nigeria Goodnews: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) Internet Freedom Forum 2016 ( March 8-9th 2016) Abuja, Nigeria
- Techloy: Registrations open for 2016 Internet Freedom Forum
- Technology Afrique: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) Internet Freedom Forum 2016
- Abuja Invoke: Google, Facebook & others partners PIN on Internet freedom forum – #IFF2016
2015
- Techpoint NG: Rights Groups urge Nigeria to drop Social Media gag bill
- TechCabal: Nigerian And International Rights Groups Urge Senate To Drop Social Media Bill
- Nan Naija: Nigerian And Global Rights Groups Urge Nigeria To Drop “Social Media Bill” – SaharaReporters.com
- Elevate News: Restrictive law in the Senate would criminalize free expression
- Techislet: Rights groups urge Senate to suspend social media bill
- Wetinhappen: Rights Groups urge Nigeria to drop Social Media gag bill
- Sahara Reporters: Nigerian And Global Rights Groups Urge Nigeria To Drop “Social Media Bill”
- Linda Ikeji: Etisalat, Indomie partner PIN to train 476 secondary school students in Kano State
- For Naija: Etisalat, Indomie partner PIN to train 476 students in Kano
- Today NG: PIN partners Codify Naija, LearnCode, RAD5, CIN for Kano, Abia Code Camp
- Linda Ikeji PIN partners Codify Naija, Learncode, Rad5 & Campus Impact Network for Kano & Abia states Code Camp
- Blog Watch: Offline And Silent: New Report Shines Light Onto Reality Of Women’s Internet Use In Developing Countries
- Ynaija: Offline and Silent: New report shines light on reality of women’s internet usage in Nigeria
- Women and Business: Offline and Silent: New Report Shines Light onto Reality of Women’s Internet Use in Developing Countries
- TechCabal: #DataPrivacy: PIN Sends Freedom Of Information Request To NCC
- Techloy: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Writes NCC Over Data Privacy Concerns
- News NG: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Writes NCC Over Data Privacy Concerns
- Naija Dailies: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Writes NCC Over Data Privacy Concerns
- Newsroom: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Writes NCC Over Data Privacy Concerns
- IT Realms: PIN writes NCC, demands Freedom of Information on private data
- International Press Centre: PIN writes NCC, demands Freedom of Information on private data
- WettinHappen: #DataPrivacy: PIN sends Freedom of Information Request to NCC
- YNaija: #DigitalJobsAt1: PIN celebrates first anniversary of her digital jobs project
- For Naija: #DigitalJobsAt1: PIN celebrates first anniversary of her digital jobs project
- For Naija: #AjegunleLIFE: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria holds town hall meeting in Ajegunle
- Naija Dailies: #DigitalJobsAt1: PIN celebrates first anniversary of her digital jobs project
- Africa News Addict: #Ajegunle Life: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Holds Town Hall Meeting In Ajegunle, Lagos
- Ynaija: #AjegunleLIFE: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria holds town hall meeting in Ajegunle
- MC Modern Ghana: #Ajegunle Life: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Holds Town Hall Meeting In Ajegunle, Lagos
- Menaveron Blog: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria holds town hall meeting in Ajegunle
- Blog Spy NG: #AjegunleLIFE: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria holds town hall meeting in Ajegunle
- Aljazeera: Gbenga Sesan: Connecting a Million
- Forune: Rights groups call on Twitter to reverse its ban on Politwoops accounts
- Punch: 500 students attend PIN’s workshop
- Vanguard: Internet governance: Stakeholders demand passage of Digital Rights and Freedom Bill
- Punch: Coalition canvasses digital rights, freedom bill
- Ynaija: PIN Hosts #SMWDigitalJobs, #SMWNetRightsNG and #SMWPINHQ at Social Media Week 2015
- TechCabal: Pin Hosts #Smwdigitaljobs, #Smwnetrightsng And #Smwpinhq At Social Media Week 2015
- Today NG: PIN hosts #SMWDigitalJobs, #SMWNetRightsNG and #SMWPINHQ at Social Media Week 2015
- Jaguda: New Music: Ice Prince, Phyno & Olamide – Get Some Money
- Pulse NG: Ice Prince, Olamide, Phyno – ‘Get some money’
- Naijaloaded: [Music] Ice Prince x Phyno x Olamide – Get Some Money
- 360 Nobs: MUSIC: Ice Prince x Phyno x Olamide – Get Some Money
- Notjustok: Ice Prince x Phyno x Olamide – Get Some Money
- EbonyLive TV: New music alert: Ice Prince, Phyno & Olamide – “Get Some Money”
2014
- Channels TV: Group Activates 3-Week Web Training For Community Youth
- Naija Times: Group Activates 3-Week Web Training For Community Youth
- Ynaija: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) in partnership with Microsoft provides free training and support to Non-Governmental Organizations
- The Punch: Microsoft partners PIN on capacity building
- Omojuwa: The Rockefeller Foundation Invests $500,000 In Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s Social Inclusion Projects
- The Punch: Rockefeller Foundation Invests $.5m In Ajegunle IT project
- Connect Nigeria: Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Partners Microsoft for Free Training and Support to Non-Governmental Organizations
- Techmoran: Nigeria’s Paradigm Initiative Raises $500,000 From The Rockefeller Foundation For Its Ajegunle.Org Project
- Tech Cabal: Gbenga Sesan’s Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Receives $500k Grant From The Rockefeller Foundation
- Techsuplex: Gbenga Sesan’s Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Gets $500,000 Rockefeller Foundation Grant
- Connect Nigeria: PIN Gets Grant From Rockefeller Foundation For Expansion
- Business News: Rockefeller Foundation Invests $.5m In Ajegunle It Project
- Rockefeller Foundation: The Rockefeller Foundation Invests $500,000 In Paradigm Initiative Nigeria’s Social Inclusion Projects
2013
- TechCabal: Big Brother Nigeria – The Surveillance Edition
- Premium Times: Premium Times: Group petitions Abuja Chief Judge against judge who gave controversial rulings
- Global Voices: Nigerian Government to Ramp Up Internet Surveillance?
- ThisDay Newspaper: Sesan: Internet Surveillance Contract Will Spell Doom for Nigeria
- All Africa : 45m Nigerians Risk Losing Internet Freedom–Study
- IBTimes (USA): Nigerian Citizens Call For Transparency Amid Suspicions Of Shady Government Deal For Internet Surveillance
- ThisDay Newspaper: Group Challenges FG on $40m Internet Surveillance Contract
- National Mirror Nespaper: $40m Internet contract: FG gets ultimatum to disclose details
- AbangMercry Blog: Government is spying on you through E-mails, tweets and Facebook -Gbenga Sesan speaks on Internet security
- IBTimes (USA): In Nigeria, A Shady Contract: Government Suspected Of Signing Intelligence Technology Deal With Israeli Company
- Citizens Platform (Online Newspaper): Paradigm Initiative Nigeria Releases Policy Brief on Internet Freedom in Nigeria
- The Tide: NGO Harps On Internet Freedom