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Freedom of Information Act enacted

Nigeria enacted the FOI Act after years of advocacy by media and civil society groups.

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2011

Freedom of Information Act enacted

Nigeria enacted the FOI Act after years of advocacy by media and civil society groups.

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Nigeria enacted the FOI Act after years of advocacy by media and civil society groups. It created rights to request public records from government institutions.

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