May 24, 2024

AccessNow to Hold RightsCon 2025 in Taiwan

African Media Councils Form New Body to Promote Press Freedom and Ethical Journalism in Africa

Coalition Expresses Concern over Unclear Invitation of ICIR Reporter, Managing Directors by NCC-NPF

David Hundeyin Leaves Journalism, Flees Nigeria over Alleged Threats

Court Dismisses MRA’s Suit Seeking Details of Scope of Independence Granted NBC by Former President Buhari

Judge Dismisses MRA’s Suit Seeking Details of Sanctioned Broadcast Stations from NBC

Leonard N. Stern School of Business Invites Entries for Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship

Entries Open for Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Rory Peck Trust Invites Entries from Freelance Journalists, Filmmakers for its Awards

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism Opens

Africa Check Invites Applications for 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards

Report Reveals Alarming Surge in Global Internet Shutdowns in 2023

ACHPR Calls on States to Renew their Commitment to the Fundamental Principle of Press Freedom

Google Announces AI-Powered Fraud Call Detection for Android Devices

Court of Appeal Reduces Mubarak Bala’s 24-Year Sentence for Blasphemy Conviction

Kenya to Host DataFest Africa 2024 Conference in July 2024

MRA Says Abduction of Global Upfront Newspaper Editor-in-Chief Unacceptable, Describes Police as ‘Gun for Hire’

FilmFreeway Accepting Submissions for 24th WATCH DOCS Human Rights in Film Festival

CWPPF Condemns Detention of Jamil Mambai by Hisbah Corps in Katsina State

Media Career Development Network Releases Nigeria Media Capacity Development Report 2023

Application Opens for Best 2024 Humanity Global Climate Justice Photography

Applications Open for Training on Reporting Climate Migration in Africa

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