Social Media Bill Scales Second Reading In Senate
Channel: Plus TV Africa
Date: 2019-11-21

Nigeria’s controversial Social Media bill has passed the second reading on the floor of the Senate
 
The bill which was sponsored by Senator Musa Sani from Niger state is expected to curb the spread of fake news
 
Senator Sani says the bill is not intended to stifle free speech but aimed at mitigating the risks associated with internet transmission
 
However, the bill did not go down well with some lawmakers as they claim there are enough laws in the nation’s constitution to tackle hate speech and fake news
 
The bill passed through the second reading.