September 16, 2020

United Nations to Commemorate 2020 International Day for Universal Access to Information Online

IT for Change Calls for Proposals for Research Projects on Digital Economy, Data Governance

Journalist Sues CBN over Information About Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement

CWPPF Condemns Sack of Whistleblower for Exposing Alleged Corruption, Demands His Reinstatement

Nigeria Youth Internet Governance Forum Accepting Application for Participation in 2020 Edition

Court Grants ICIR Leave to Challenge Denial of FOI Request by Foreign Affairs Ministry

UNESCO Launches Report on World Trends in Freedom of Expression, Media Development

MRA, Publisher File Suit Against Medical College for Breach of FOI Act, Claim N1 Million as Damages

MRA, Journalist Sue ASCON for Violation of FOI Act, Demand N1 Million as Damages

President Buhari, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed to Feature in OGP Virtual Leaders Summit

Court Grants Journalist Leave to Sue Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation for non-Compliance with FOI Act

CSOs Condemn Lawmakers for Suspending Legislative and Oversight Functions

Alhaji (Dr) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, Chairman, NBMOA Northern Broadcast Media Owners Appeal for Review of Broadcasting Codeto Ensure Transparency in itsSanctions Procedure

NBC DG Advises Broadcasters on Fair Reporting of Edo Elections

Court Grants CSJ Leave to Sue Nigeria Railway Corporation for Information Denial

NBC Commends Broadcast Stations for Positive Role in National Development, Pledges Government Support

Coroner Orders Hospital to Disclose Records on Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade to MRA’s Lawyers

MRA Calls on Niger Governor Bago to Immediately Reopen Badeggi Radio

Female Journalists Call on Federal, State Governments to Punish Perpetrators of Attacks Against Journalists

MRA’s Executive Director Calls for Regional Instrument, National Laws against SLAPPs in West Africa

UN Experts Urge UNCAC State Parties to Safeguard Civic Space

Court Says National Assembly’s Refusal to Disclose Information Requested Encourages Corruption, Financial Recklessness

Governor’s Security Aide Allegedly Harasses Journalists at Lagos Empowerment Event

Court Adjourns MRA’s Suit Against AGF Over Non-Implementation of Anti-Torture Act to October 2

Journalist Sues Ikorodu General Hospital for Withholding Information on Pelumi Onifade’s Death

Applications Open for Stigler Center’s Journalists in Residence Programme

Thomson Reuters Foundation Open Applications for Trust Conference 2025

Applications Open for Global Technology Industry Association Grants

Registration Opens for Fifth Edition of Global Disinformation Summit

Police Charge Hotelier in Kaduna with ‘Criminal Intimidation’ for Allegedly Threatening Journalist

Pulitzer Center Invites Applications for AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants

UNESCO Launches Course to Tackle Climate Disinformation through Media, Information Literacy

National Press Foundation, Hinrich Foundation Open Applications for Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade

Stakeholders Urge Public Institutions to Make Provisions for FOI Act Implementation in Annual Budgets

Pan-African Media Councils Summit Endorses UNESCO’s Guidelines for Governance of Digital Platforms

UNESCO, International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence Launch Special Journal Issue on AI, Justice, Invites Submissions

UNESCO Launches French, Spanish Editions of Indigenous Peoples, Media Brief

McGraw Center Accepting Applications for Business Journalism Fellowship

AIPS Sport Media Awards Receiving Submissions for 2025 Edition

UNESCO Launches Global Action Plan to Empower Digital Platform Users

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