Despite comprising one-third of the internet’s user base, young people under 30 remain less represented in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and other bodies that shape the digital agenda. Youth have a special understanding of the digital world, and we believe that they should have a greater say in internet policy and decision-making. To help …
There has been a lot of dispute over how the internet is governed since its inception. This is because the internet is considered a trusted global platform for creativity, invention, and freedom of expression. It is influenced by how varied stakeholders work to manage this crucial global resource. Those who use the internet contribute to …
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Internet governance is the process by which governments, private companies, and members of civil society work together to define and implement common principles, conventions, rules and programs that influence how the Internet grows and is used. In 2003, the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG) was established by the UN Secretary-General as part of the …
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) brings together people from various stakeholder groups to address public policy issues related to the internet on an equal footing. The IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and commercial sectors, in spite of the lack of a strategized resolution. Delegates discuss, exchange information, and …
The 2020 edition of the Nigerian Youth Internet Governance Forum (NYIGF) is convened by the Nigerian youth Internet stakeholders as part of the 2020 Nigerian Internet Governance Forum in line with the principles of the United Nations Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). This year we meet ONLINE for the annual forum event. OBJECTIVES To provide a …
Special appreciation to all of our community members who joined the 2020 pre-event introductory webinar of the 2020 Nigeria Youth Internet Governance Forum.
On 11th July 2019, stakeholders from the Nigeria Internet ecosystem convened at Muson Center, Lagos for the annual Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF) themed, “Enabling Digital Commonwealth for Development”. The event commenced with opening remarks by the President of Internet Society Nigeria Chapter (ISOC NG), Dewole Ajao and was followed by a welcome address by the NIGF Coordinator, Mrs. …
Our community is ready to meet up once more. YAY! 2020 has been both an amazing and challenging year for ICT globally. Therefore, our meeting in August 2020 will assess the state of Internet technology in Nigeria and communicate challenges and opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders in line with the principles of the United Nations Secretariat …
