FG to Ban Twitter Again? Lai Mohammed Makes Strong Revelations

• The minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has finally opened up on the recent acquisition of Twitter and the federal government's plan
• At an inter-ministerial press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Mohammed described the earlier report that the FG wanted to ban Twitter as fake
• He noted that the federal government has no intention of banning Twitter or any other social media platform rather, they are monitoring it closely as Elon Musk takes over the platform

The federal government has said it is closely monitoring the activities of the popular micro-blogging, Twitter, following the recent ownership change of the platform, Daily Trust reported.

Earlier, Elon Musk, American billionaire, took control of Twitter and introduced major changes.

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FG gives update on Twitter in Nigeria

The minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday on Thursday, November 10, speaks about the plans by the federal government on the development.

Lai Mohammed noted that although no intention to ban any social media platforms again, the government has resolved not to allow any social media platform to spread fake news, disinformation and hate speech.

According to Mohammed, the government has continued to engage positively with different social media platforms, including Facebook, Google (owners of YouTube) and Twitter.

“Let me say this: We are closely monitoring the evolving developments at Twitter. It has never been our intention to ban any social media platform or stifle free speech. Not at all. What happened in the case of Twitter is well known to all,” he said.

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Twitter acquisition: Elon Musk says platform is losing $4 million daily

Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, has explained the ongoing massive purge at the company.

The wealthiest man in the world says the company is losing about $4 million daily due to a large workforce.

The Tesla CEO said the company had been left with no option but to let people go but stopped short of explaining how the large workforce is causing the company the amount.

Insecurity: Nigeria is safe for investment, Lai Mohammed

In another development, Nigeria has been described as a safe environment for all forms of investment despite the growing killings, kidnappings and activities of Boko Haram terrorists.

The description of the security situation in the country was given by the minister of information, culture and tourism, Lai Mohammed.

According to Lai Mohammed, oppositions across Nigeria are only giving wrong narratives to demarket the nation.

Source: Legit.ng