Twitter shows signs of life with user growth

The suspension of Twitter in Nigeria has begun to take its toll on the country's economy. Already, small businesses that rely on Twitter to reach their audience are feeling the pinch. Banks, fintechs, and other businesses have also suspended Twitter customer care support. NetBlocks, a global internet monitor, said each hour of Twitter clampdown costs Nigeria about $250,000 (N102.5 million), bringing the daily loss to N2.5 billion. GuardianTV takes a look at the highs and lows of Twitter ban on Nigeria's economy.

Celebrities and Content Creators have described the ban of twitter operations in Nigeria as ill-advised.

The Federal Government says it would restore Twitter operations in Nigeria if the platform would be used responsibly by the citizens.

Nigeria announced the indefinite ban of Twitter and this announcement was received with a lot of outrage by Twitter users in the country claiming a violation of their basic human right.⁣⁣ Highlighted in this video are some implications of the ban in Nigeria.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣

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Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says Social Media giant, Twitter has reached out to the Federal Government for Negotiation after banning its services in Nigeria. He was speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting at State House Abuja.

Nigeria's Twitter suspension has cut off an estimated 40 million users. The ban — while celebrated by some — has seen a global outcry over freedom of expression and put a spotlight on the nation's north-south divide.

Twitter is in a standoff with Indian authorities over the government's new digital rules. Critics see the rules as an attempt to curb free speech, while others say more action is needed to hold tech giants accountable.

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Twitter Ban: FG Continues to engage Jack on Twitter regulation in Nigeria

President Buhari grants negotiations with Twitter over the social media suspension in Nigeria after the Tech company writes the President, seeking restoration of access in the country.

Indian police have moved against the head of Twitter in India, Manish Maheshwari, over a map which showed Jammu and Kashmir and a Buddhist region as independent countries.