January 23, 2017

MRA Sues Lagos Primary Health Care Board for Non-Compliance with FOI Act

MRA Sues Lagos State Ministry of Health over FOI Request Denial

MRA Sues Ojodu Local Government for Denial of FOI Request

Ambassador Martin Kotthaus

German Embassy in Belgium, DW Akademie to Convene Panel in Brussels on Solutions for Independent Journalism in Age of AI

George Akume

FG Launches Digital Platforms to Improve Public Service Reforms

IFEX Council

AFEX Congratulates Members Elected to IFEX Council for 2026–2029 Term

Commissioner, Hatem Essaïem

African Countries Using Digital Technologies to Repress Journalists, Others, Says ACHPR Committee

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Tinubu Orders FCCPC to Investigate Big Tech Companies

Frank Aigbogun

Nigerian Press Organisation Commends Federal Government Investigation into Big Tech’s Treatment of Nigerian Publishers

Mohammed Idris

Information Minister Urges Northern Nigeria Media Professionals to Uphold Ethical, Balanced, Responsible Journalism

Mar Cabra

Global Summit to Spotlight Mental Health, Well-Being of Journalists

Edetaen Ojo

Media Rights Agenda’s Executive Director Re-appointed to Freedom Online Coalition Advisory Network for 2026–2028

FOC

Freedom Online Coalition Welcomes UN Global Dialogue on AI, Urges Rights-Based Global AI Governance

AI Pan-Africanism Project Kick-Off Meeting

MRA Team Join Partners in Germany for AI Pan-Africanism Project Kick-Off Meeting

Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade

Coroner Orders Start of Witness Testimonies in Pelumi Onifade Death Inquest, as Autopsy Report Nears Completion

Ms Mariya Gabriel

UNESCO Launches New Guidelines to Strengthen Forensic Investigations into Crimes Against Journalists

Ms Irene Khan

UN Special Rapporteur Warns of ‘Crisis of Expression’ as State, Corporate Power Converge in Digital Age

Maria Ressa

UN Scientific Panel Warns AI Benefits Will Depend on Governance, Investment, Global Cooperation

Doreen Bogdan-Martin

China to Host World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 in Shanghai

Internet Governance Forum Secretariat Issues Call for Session Proposals for 2026 IGF

Antonio Zappulla

Thomson Reuters Foundation Publishes Guide to Help Journalists Reduce Legal Risks

Professor Jackie Harrison

Media Freedom Centre Launches Online Resource to Train Journalists on Recognizing, Responding to SLAPPs

Khaled Ahmed El-Enany

UNESCO Releases New Guide to Help Lawmakers Worldwide, Navigate AI Regulation

Michael Unland

CAMECO Launches Commbox Digital Library to Facilitate Knowledge on Media, Communication in Global South

Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade

Coroner Orders Witnesses to Testify in Pelumi Onifade Death Inquest as Autopsy Report Nears Completion

Justice Jane Esienanwan Inyang

MRA Wins Another Appeal in NBC’s Attempt to Overturn Judgment Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

Pelumi Onifade

DNA Test Result Confirms Previously Unidentified Body to be Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade