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Nigeria: IHRDA raises concern over defamation judgment against SERAP

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…Warns of Chilling Effect on Civic Space The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) has noted with deep concern the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, delivered on 5 May 2026 awarding N100 million (approximately USD 65,000) in damages and N1 million (approximately USD 650) in […] The post Nigeria: IHRDA raises concern over defamation judgment against SERAP appeared first on Vanguard News.

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