Deepfakes and Digital Harm in Nigeria: Assessing the Adequacy of Existing Legal Frameworks for Privacy, Reputation, and Identity Protection
Deepfakes are rapidly transforming digital deception into a serious legal and social threat in Nigeria, exposing individuals to privacy violations, reputational damage, identity theft and manipulated public narratives. This article examines whether Nigeria’s existing laws are equipped to confront these harms and makes the case for targeted regulation of synthetic media, platform accountability and effective remedies for victims.
