Meta Admits Mistake: Restores FIJ's Facebook Page After Suspension

Meta, Facebook's parent company, restored the Foundation Investigative Journalism Social Justice (FIJ) Facebook page after admitting the suspension was a mistake. The page was taken down citing cybersecurity concerns but was reinstated following an appeal by FIJ.

Fisayo Soyombo, FIJ founder, confirmed the page's restoration. This incident comes after FIJ's website was forced offline due to cyberattacks.

The suspension coincided with increased pressure from Nigerian security agencies. FIJ rejected Meta's initial claim of cybersecurity violations and emphasized the importance of free reporting.

The reinstatement highlights the ongoing challenges faced by independent journalism in Nigeria.