The Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill also known as the Social Media Bill on wednesday passed second reading in the Senate.
The bill passed second reading with support by majority of Senators.
Consequently, the Bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back at Plenary in four weeks
This is despite opposition to the proposed legislation by Nigerian citizens who are of the opinion that the bill seeks to fight free speech.
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