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

Justice Jane Esienanwan Inyang

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

Monday Arunsi,

MRA Calls on Federal and State Legislators to Utilize FOI Act to Hold Executive Bodies Accountable

Mrs Temitope Oladele

Coroner Issues Fresh Orders to LASUTH, Lagos DNA Centre in Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death Inquiry

NADECO Publishes its Story, Honours Media Rights Agenda, Others for Contributions to Pro-democracy Struggles

Blessing Oladunjoye and Remmy Nweke

MRA Announces Winners of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards

Edetaen Ojo

Measures to Combat Disinformation Must Respect Human Rights, Says MRA Executive Director

Dr Dennis Redeker

MRA, Consortium Partners Launch Pan-Africanism Project on AI Governance in Africa

Allwell Ene

Rivers Police Arrest 13 Suspects Over Assault of Journalist

MRA Calls for Pan-African Framework on AI Rooted in Human Rights

Lanre Arogundade and Edetaen Ojo

Exemplary Careers in Media Rights Advocacy – By Lekan Otufodunrin

Ayomide Eweje

MRA Calls on African Commission to Adopt Instrument to Protect Human Rights Defenders in the Digital Age

Motunrayo Alaka

WSCIJ Calls for National Framework to Protect Media Freedom, Sustainability in Nigeria

Noko Makgato

Africa Facts Network Opens Call for Proposals for Africa Facts Summit 2026

Anthony Bellanger

Journalists Worldwide Call for Stronger Action Against Spyware Abuse, Surveillance

Polycarp Sola

Reporter Attacked During Traders’ Endorsement Rally for Ebonyi Governor

Segun Ajibare

NYSC Member Detained in Kwara Over Criticism of Moro Bridge Rehabilitation Claims

Janine Hauthal

CLIC Announces 2026 Grant Writing Residency for Early-Career Researchers

Solomon Ayele

ACHPR 5th Continental Forum Adopts Dakar Declaration on Extractive Sector Governance, Human Rights

Joy Ezeugwu

Enugu Nursing School Harasses Students Over WhatsApp Comments

Scott Griffen

IPI Releases Report on SLAPPs’ Threat to Africa’s Climate, Environmental Journalists

Briana Marbury

Applications Open for 2026 Interledger Fellowship Programme

Nikki Gladstone

MRA Joins Net Rights Coalition, over 190 Others to Condemn Zambian Government’s Cancellation of RightsCon

Franz Krüger

African Journalism Education Network Announces Call for Participation in 2026 Round Table Meeting

IFJ

International Federation of Journalists Elects New Executive Committee at Centenary Congress