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Read What Twitter Said One Week After FG Banned Site
Social media giant, Twitter, has said that it reached out to the Nigerian government, informing them of their willingness to meet over the suspension placed on its platform in the country, Daily Post reports.
The Federal Government suspended Twitter’s operation in Nigeria last Friday, saying that the platform is being used to threaten the country’s corporate existence for allowing tweets from a fee Nigerians that threatens the peace of the most populous black nation.
On Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who had announced the suspension, told newsmen that Twitter’s management is seeking a “high-level discussion” to resolve the issue that led to the suspension.
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Confirming the Minister’s comment, Twitter took to its platform on Friday, saying, “Today marks one week since Twitter was blocked in Nigeria.
“We have informed the Nigerian government that we are ready to meet for an open discussion to address mutual concerns and see the service restored.
“We remain advocates for the free and #OpenInternet everywhere. #KeepitOn.”