Kaduna backs social media regulation over insecurity concerns

Kaduna backs social media regulation over insecurity concerns

Following findings of a new peacebuilding report that identified digital platforms and competing narratives as key drivers of insecurity in Northern Nigeria, the Kaduna State Government has thrown its weight behind stronger regulation of social media platforms as part of efforts to curb misinformation, combat fake news and prevent the escalation of conflicts. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this on Tuesd…