S84: 21ON21
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ROUNDTABLE TALK (EP 10)
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if you have the right to demand, what will your demand in the on going protest?
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S84 10th of August: 21on21
Article21: Series 100
The Web of Protest
August 1, 2024, Nigeria took to the street with expectation of a straight 10 days through till August 10. staging a protest to express the dissatisfaction of how prices of goods and services has spiked, from fuel, to increase taxes, and many more.
about a month ago, Kenya had a similar protest called "7 Days of Rage" to also express the dissatisfaction of 16% tax on bread, expensive cost of living, and taxes on vehicles, vegetable oil and mobile money transfers. the outcome was desvastating
and over $500million have been lost due to the disruption of the protest to business and labour market.
there could be more
We as comrade, we can't help but to ask, how is technology playing a major role in all of this
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Some key points to discuss today are
The need for protest
How technology is playing a role
how to stay ahead of the curve
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Shall we begin?
The need for protest
What is the need for this protest, putting the present situation in the country into consideration, is it even necessary?
Do you think, protest can change things?
The role of technology in this protest
Technology has played a significant role in the ongoing protests in Nigeria, particularly in organizing, mobilizing, and raising awareness about the issues at hand. Here's how technology is influencing the current protests:
Social Media Mobilization: Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have been pivotal in mobilizing protesters. The use of hashtags like #EndBadGovernance has helped unify voices and spread information rapidly across the country and beyond. Social media is being used to coordinate protest locations, share real-time updates, and document incidents of police brutality and government responses (Business Insider Africa) (OkayAfrica).
Communication and Coordination: Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram have been crucial for communication among protesters. These apps provide secure and encrypted channels for planning and coordinating actions, which is particularly important given the government's attempts to control and monitor traditional communication channels (Vanguard News).
Raising Awareness and International Attention: Digital platforms have enabled the protests to gain international attention. Videos and images shared online have been picked up by international media, putting pressure on the Nigerian government from the global community. This has also led to increased solidarity from international human rights organizations and activists (OkayAfrica) (Ripples Nigeria).
Challenges and Government Response: In response to the widespread use of technology in the protests, the Nigerian government has taken steps to limit digital communications. This includes barring phone lines and restricting internet access in some areas, which has led to further unrest and protests specifically against these measures. Such actions have only highlighted the dependency on technology for organizing and the lengths to which the government will go to suppress dissent (Vanguard News).
Economic Context: The economic hardship faced by many Nigerians, exacerbated by inflation and the removal of fuel subsidies, has been a significant driver of the protests. Technology has enabled the dissemination of information about these economic issues, helping to rally people around a common cause (Africanews) (Ripples Nigeria).
How to stay ahead of the curve
Jottings
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Conclusion
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