The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) has expressed concern over the N100 million defamation judgment awarded against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), warning that the ruling could have a chilling effect on civic space and public-interest advocacy in Nigeria.

A N100 million defamation judgment against the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has escalated into a major battle over freedom of expression and civic…

…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…