Wale Bakare

Passionate digital rights and digital inclusion advocate, and researcher. Working towards an inclusive and rights-respecting digital environment for all.

[Wale Bakare @webfala]

Zambia cancelled a global conference because a foreign power made a phone call. This is what debt dependency looks like in practice. Africa is rich. Its leaders must start governing like it.
@accessnow @rightscon #rightscon
Read here: https://t.co/JCVu5r255h

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At the Code Club Conference in Cambridge, I spoke on Empowering School Children in Rural Communities Through Access to Computer Coding Education.
As we teach coding without computers, using a model that makes digital learning inclusive and accessible for all.

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Nigeria’s Curriculum Reform Offers Hope, but Action Will Decide the Outcome https://t.co/N9Gx2yLscs

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Social media and the shape of Nigerian politics in 2027
https://t.co/0vAEBfCl4U

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@TundeIrukera Thank you for your thoughtful words. We need more nuance and less noise in conversations like digital rights, data governance, and platform accountability are too important to be reduced to emotion or misinformation. Let’s keep pushing for informed, balanced dialogue.

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In July 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria announced a monumental N352 billion ($220 million) fine against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

[TheCable @thecableng]

OPINION BY WALE BAKARE: Meta’s $220m fine: What it means for Nigerians and the future of digital sovereignty | TheCable https://t.co/H82gCa3YrD

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Holding government accountable using AI tools in Nigeria. The rapid advancement of technology globally has introduced new avenues for enhancing governance, transparency, and accountability.
https://t.co/6UdLj3OEv0 @GovAcctProj @Theswampmonitor @anticorruption

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Holding Government Accountable Using AI Tools in Nigeria

[TheCable @thecableng]

OPINION BY WALE BAKARE: Holding Nigerian government accountable using AI tools | TheCable https://t.co/kFMvaPs6qa

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Disruptive innovations & AI: Progress, opportunities, and challenges for Nigeria. https://t.co/wX4CKoSmiS

[DNS Research Federation @dns_rf]

On Thursday this week, Wale Bakare from Nigeria will be sharing his research on the crucial role of Standards Organizations in shaping the Internet landscape in Africa. Register now: https://t.co/iJJ4rb3D15
#InternetStandardsObservatory #Standards #Africa #Internet

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Disruptive innovations and AI: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, By Wale Bakare

[Premium Times @PremiumTimesng]

Disruptive innovations and AI: Opportunities and challenges for Nigeria, By Wale Bakare https://t.co/tggelDtmX4

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"If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." - George Washington

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Utilizing AI To Ensure Children Stay Safe Online
In today’s interconnected world, children are increasingly exposed to the vast landscape of the internet from a young age. While the digital realm offers boundless.
https://t.co/alMWoPbI7z

[Wale Bakare @webfala]

On Thursday this week, I will be joining Internet Standards Observatory Research Roundtable. I will about my research on the crucial role of Standards Organizations in shaping the Internet landscape in Africa. View the full agenda here and register now: https://t.co/3X7uknYuKx

[Migrating to @phatcontroller.bsky.social @phat_controller]

Who Supplies Surveillance Tech to African Govts? Amazing @ADRNorg report = 1st ever mapping of billion dollar trade in illegal surveillance technology. This short thread shows key differences between Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Malawi & Zambia. https://t.co/vTd5U2OGkx

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Social Media Regulation In Nigeria Is A threat To Human Rights.

[Sahara Reporters @SaharaReporters]

#OpEd: Social Media Regulation In Nigeria Is A threat To Human Rights, By Wale Bakare | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/gyHOg1sg7H

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Defence Minister ##afcon2023 #ngarsa #

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We won!!!

[Excel Dictionary @exceldictionary]

How to create an attendance tracker in Excel. 🤯

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Experts discuss encryption as tool for press, information freedom.

https://t.co/hTmbr3j1uv