DiGiCiViC Initiative

A non-governmental & public interest driven organization established to promote digital rights and the civic space.

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This training held in continuation of the organization's commitment to building the capacity of Judicial Officers in Nigeria and West Africa on digital rights, especially on the legal landscape and comparative analysis from other jurisdictions.
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Last week DI, in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute and the NHRC Nigeria, with a full support from Luminate, organised a Workshop in Abuja to equip Judicial Officers from the Northern Region of Nigeria on foundational & salient issues on #digitalrights.
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The Workshop which held for 2 days from 12th–13th May 2026, with the theme *The Legal Framework& Practical Application of Digital Rights’* was attended by 54 Judges from the Federal High Court, National Industrial Court and State High Courts.

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#capacitybuilding

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The Judge's capacity building workshop sought to provide judges with a practical and contextual understanding of digital rights and emerging technology issues while fostering informed judicial engagement with contemporary digital governance challenges.

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Day 1 of the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery set the tone ⚖️💻From real case analysis to practical strategies for defending digital rights and civic space, it was a day of learning, reflection, and honest conversations. And that was just the beginning. ✊🏽

#DRLS #Digicivic

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Digital Rights Litigation Surgery:

Tsema Yvonne Ede joins as one of the facilitators for day two of the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery.

We continue the conversation on how lawyers can strategically litigate and advocate for digital rights in Nigeria.

#DRLS #Digicivic

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#DRLS:
@AdammaIsamade, @GbemiiAdebowale from TechHerNG, and @MojirayoDR from Digicivic are the four facilitators at today’s Digital Rights Litigation Surgery. They will equip of lawyers to engage in strategic digital rights litigation and legal advocacy in Nigeria.

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Over the next two days, We at Digicivic Initiatives hosts the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery in Abuja Nigeria. This is a two-day practice-oriented programme that equips lawyers with the legal, strategic, and advocacy skills.

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Don’t be in a position where you are responding—be proactive about your rights.

At @ndpcngr Data Privacy Awareness Campaign, our ED, @MojirayoDR, reminded us the need to protect our rights before violations

Know your rights. Protect them.

#DigitalRights #DataPrivacy #NDPC

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Digicivic Initiative writes to @cenbank on the restriction of BVN phone number modification and its implications under the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023

Read here: https://t.co/3yJTPgA0Bb

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Our ED, @MojirayoDR , took the stage at NDPC’s Data Privacy Awareness Campaign, speaking on “Understanding Your Digital Rights in the Digital World.”

The conversation highlighted why knowing your rights online is key to navigating today’s digital space safely and confidently.

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International Day for Digital Learning reminds us: without safe, inclusive digital spaces, true digital literacy remains out of reach. We must protect digital rights so young people can learn, explore, and lead with confidence.

#DLDay #DigitalRights #DigitalLearningDay

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On Wednesday March 18, our Executive Director @MojirayoDR will be speaking at the Digital Privacy Awareness Campaign hosted by NDPC.

🛡️ Theme: Understanding Your Digital Rights in the Digital World

Plan to attend. Check poster for details

#DigitalRights #DataPrivacy #NDPC

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Transparency is essential for responsible AI.

Many AI systems operate as “black boxes,” making it hard to understand how decisions are made. Digital literacy means asking critical questions:
Is this automated? What data was used? Can it be challenged?

#AI #ResponsibleAI

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AI technologies can both enable and help prevent technology-facilitated gender-based violence.

While tools like deepfakes, impersonation bots, and AI-driven harassment pose serious risks, AI can also support content moderation and abuse detection.

#AI #OnlineSafety #TFGBV

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AI safety starts with the data behind the system.

When datasets fail to represent women and girls, AI outputs can reinforce inequality. Understanding the data lifecycle helps build more transparent, fair, and accountable technologies.

#AI #ResponsibleAI #DigitalRights

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Give women safety online. Gain stronger digital communities.

This International Women’s Day, we highlight the importance of protecting women from online harassment, digital surveillance, and exclusion from technology spaces.

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

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Artificial Intelligence is not neutral. When trained on biased data, AI systems can replicate and even amplify existing gender inequalities.

Decode the Bias: Digital Rights in the Age of AI

#ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalRights #ResponsibleAI

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We met with the Director, Federal Ministry of Youth Development to advance our Digital Law Accountability Desk Project and explore collaboration.

We discussed youth data awareness initiatives with the @ndpcngr and strengthening the Nigerian Youth Help Desk.

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📩 Email Notification Sent!

All applicants to the Digital Rights Litigation Surgery (DRLS) have been contacted via email. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for an update from Digicivic Initiative.

Thank you to everyone who applying.