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SERAP challenges ₦100m DSS defamation award at appeal court
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points A hearing for the appeal is scheduled, following a previous judgment delivered in May 2026. The amount in question is ₦100 million.
A defamation suit has led to a significant damages award. The amount in question is ₦100 million. This ruling is being challenged by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project.
The challenge is based on multiple grounds, with a brief of argument filed by counsel. Further details about the case and its progression are available.
A hearing for the appeal is scheduled, following a previous judgment delivered in May 2026. The case involves officers of Nigeria's State Security Service and raises questions about defamation elements.
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Category: business Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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