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On January 13, 2022, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari lifted the ban on Twitter operations in the country after seven months. The decision sparked mixed reactions and controversies, with concerns about the government's motives regarding the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The ban had resulted from Twitter's temporary suspension of President Buhari's account following a tweet that threatened regional secessionists. The ban's impact on small businesses and the use of VPNs to access Twitter during the ban period were also discussed.
Tuesday, 11 January, 2022