Nigerian Court of Appeal to set date for SERAP appeal against SSS defamation ruling

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal will schedule a fresh hearing for SERAP's appeal against a N100m defamation judgment won by the State Security Service (SSS). The development continues an ongoing legal dispute between the rights group and the security agency, with the new date yet to be communicated. The case is notable for its implications on civil society and state accountability in Nigeria.