Nigeria's senate has withdrawn what was dubbed the "anti-social media" bill, which detractors thought would restrict the freedom of expression.
Last December there was an angry reaction to the bill, which sought to punish anyone who "propagates false information" on electronic media.
It proposed a maximum seven-year sentence or $25,000 (£17,000) fine for anyone found to be sending "abusive messages".
Source: BBC
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