People Sensitized on Hate and Dangerous Speech in Bayelsa.
By Hamza Ibrahim Chinade. In her quest to curb Hate and Dangerous Speech both online and offline, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) under it’s MacArthur Foundation’s supported project on monitoring and countering Hate and Dangerous Speech in Nigeria has embarked on public sensitization in different parts of the country with a view
Communiqué issued at the end of Public Sensitization on Hate and Dangerous Speech organized by Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) on Monday 18th December, 2017 at City Global Hotel, OWerri, Imo State. Preamble
The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) is implementing a project on curbing Hate and Dangerous Speech with support from MacArthur Foundation, and a component of the project includes holding public sensitization on Hate and Dangerous Speech. The public sensitization was attended by civil society groups, political party representatives, women groups, youths organizations, traditional
CITAD Takes Public Sensitization on Hate and Dangerous Speech to South East.
By Hamza Ibrahim Chinade. Apart from monitoring and countering Hate and Dangerous Speeches both online and offline, Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) also sensitize the public on the same concept, it is in continuation of the public enlightenment that CITAD with support from MacArthur Foundation today held a public sensitization on Hate and
CITAD Holds Hate Speech Sensitization Workshop in Uyo.
By Hamza Ibrahim Chinade. The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has today held a sensitization workshop on Hate and Dangerous Speech for members of civil society groups, youths groups, religious and traditional leaders, media, women groups and students associations in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state. CITAD is presently implementing a “Curbing Hate Speech
Technology Training on Combating Hate Speech Online Commenced in Abuja.
By Hamza Ibrahim Chinade. The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) with support from PeaceTech Lab has commenced a technology training for civil society organizations working in the area of Hate Speech and Peace Building. The training scheduled to last for three days is aimed at equipping the participants with technology tools that can
Hate Speech Inimical to Our Democracy
By Hassan Ibrahim, Kaduna As 2019 general elections draw closer, the CENTRE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (CITAD), has warned that hate and dangerous speeches could be a threat to the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria. CITAD, at a day public sensitization on hate and dangerous speech in Kaduna, cautioned Nigerians against divisive discussions and rumours
Group Calls For Patriotism And Selflessness to End Hate Speech in Nigeria
By Joseph Edegbo Kaduna (Nigeria)– Nigerians have been urged to imbibe the spirit of patriotism and selflessness to avoid hate and dangerous speeches in the country.  The advise is contained in a communique issued at the end of a one- day Public Sensitization on Hate and Dangerous Speeches organized by the Centre for Information
Momoh Commends PeaceTech, CITAD For Combating Hate Speech Online
Bauchi – Mr. John Momoh, the Chairman and CEO of Chanel’s Television , has commended PeaceTech Lab and Centre for Information and Technology Development (CITAD) for their efforts in combating hate speech through the use of technology tools. He stated this while declaring open a 3 day workshop organized by PeaceTech Lab in collaboration with CITAD and
Hate Speech Takes Center Stage at 3rd North Central Zone Internet Governance Forum
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) in conjunction with the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum with support from MacArthur Foundation held the North Central Zone Internet Governance Forum with the theme “Making the Internet a Safe Place†on 12th October, 2017 at Doko International Hotel, Minna Niger State. The objective of the Forum was
We’re succeeding in campaign against hate speech – CITAD
By Mustapha Usman, Kano. The Centre for Information Technology And Development, CITAD, on Tuesday said it recorded success in its campaign against hate speech. Addressing journalists in Kano on its monthly report of July on Monitoring and Countering of Hate and Dangerous Speech, the programme officer of CITAD, Isah Garba, expressed delight that their call to