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

Ayomide Eweje

MRA Calls for Reform of Intellectual Property Laws in Nigeria to Make them Rights-Respecting

Idowu Adewale

MRA Urges Government to Promote Reading Culture, Protect Rights of Writers

Edetaen Ojo

MRA Commends NBC’s Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections, Raises Concerns over Restrictive Provisions

Ezenwa Anumnu

Appeal Court Dismisses NBC’s Bid to Overturn Judgment Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed

MRA Joins Other Media Freedom Groups to Write President Tinubu Seeking Accountability for Attacks on Journalists

Idowu Adewale

MRA Urges Government to Promote Reading Culture, Protect Rights of Writers

MTN Launches Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, Calls for Entries

Richard Harris

CASW Calls for Nomination for 2026 Evert Clark/Seth Payne Young Science Journalist Award

Victor Cohn

CASW Opens Nominations for 2026 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Eric Ferrero

FIJ Invites Proposals for Investigative Reporting Grants for Impactful Stories

Alberto Nerazzini

Associazione DIG Documentari Inchieste Giornalismi – ETS Accepting Entries for 2026 DIG Awards

Meaghan Parker

CASW Opens Submissions for 2026 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

Mr. Charles Ebuebu

NBC Issues Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections, Warns Against Code Breaches

Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi

Police Bar Journalists from Covering Damaged Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja

María Ángeles

IFJ Gender Council Elects 11-Member Steering Committee

Charles Ebuebu,

NBC Unveils FreeTV Platform to Expand Access, Raise Stakes for Broadcast Freedom in Nigeria

Victor Ndonnang

Internet Society Invites Applications for 2026 Community Advocacy Fellowship

Eric Freedman

11th International Conference on Communication and Media Studies to Hold in Singapore on October 1 and 2

Yemisi Akinbobola

AWiM26 to Take Place in Namibia on December 3 and 4, Invites Submissions

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

African Commission Calls for Public Input into Draft Instrument on Access to Data

Rawan Damen

Nigeria Leads African Countries in Donor-Supported Investigative Journalism, New GFMD Report Says

Mohammed Idris

Federal Government, UNESCO Launch Media and Information Literacy Institute in Abuja on April 30

Nigeria Assumes Chairship of UNESCO’s PX Commission

Allwell Eneh

Journalist Attacked While Investigating Extortion in Rivers State