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

Media Rights Agenda Issues Report Highlighting Rampant Attacks on Journalists by Government Officials

When Protectors Become Predators: The State Against Freedom of Expression in Nigeria, 2025

MRA Announces Call for Entries for Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards 2026

MRA Condemns INEC’s Exorbitant Charge for Information Request under FOI Act

Call for Entries for Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026

MRA’s Director Calls on Freedom Online Coalition to Ensure Internet Access for Everyone

Lagos Journalist Lured, Arrested over Investigative Report

Police Arrest, Detain AFP Journalist Covering Protest in Abuja

Police Teargas BussinessDay Crew Covering #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest

Call for Research Submissions on Beneficial Ownership Transparency Symposium Announced

‘Women Deliver’ Calls for Applications for 2026 Media Scholarships

OsloMet’s MEKK, Fritt Ord Foundation to Host 2025 International Conference on Safety of Journalists in Norway

Commonwealth Member States Urged to Abolish Laws that Criminalise Legitimate Expressions of Public Opinion

John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship Programme Accepting Entries

UNESCO Calls on Stakeholders to Take Action to Protect Journalists

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 2025 to be Commemorated on November 2

IAWRT, UNESCO’s IPDC Launch New Tool to Protect Women Journalists in Africa

Police Arrest Journalist Following Petition by Kano State Official Accused of Corruption

Global Coalition Urges Taliban to Immediately Restore Internet Access in Afghanistan

NSCDC Operatives Assault Channels TV Cameraman Covering Turbaning Ceremony

Naija News Today Publisher Arrested in Lagos for Publications, Taken to Abuja

Journalist Assaulted by Imo State Environmental Compliance Corps

DSS Arrests Two Radio Reporters Covering President Tinubu’s Visit to Plateau State

Journalist Abducted by Unknown Persons During Fellowship Programme Trip