SINGAPORE - Nigerian lawmakers have hit a snag in their efforts to pass a draft legislation that has been called a copy of Singapore's fake news law.
On Wednesday , the proposed law, titled the Protection from Internet Falsehoods and Manipulation and Other Related Matters Bill, triggered protests in several Nigerian cities, including the capital, Abuja.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now
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