June 27, 2024

Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment Launched in Geneva

Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Programme Calls for Entries

UNESCO Calls for Nominations for 2024 International Literacy Prizes

UNESCO, LG Collaborate to Develop Open Online Course on AI Ethics

Applications Invited for 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards

PALU, AU Anti-Corruption Board to Host 8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Nairobi

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Hurford Youth Fellowship Programme

African Ministers Adopt Landmark AI Strategy, Digital Compact to Boost Development and Inclusive Growth

Action Contre la Faim Calls for Applications for Grant for New Humanitarian Perspective

CSOs Write IGP, Urge Him to Discontinue All Charges Filed under Repealed Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act

Global Mandate Holders Adopt Joint Declaration on Climate Crisis and Freedom of Expression

Global Landscapes Forum Invites Applications for the 2024 African Youth Storytelling Contest

UNESCO Partners Global Media Regulators to Create Network to Tackle Digital Platform Challenges

Global Leaders Emphasize Press Freedom in Tackling Environmental Crisis

Portulans Institute Launches Call for Applications for 2024-2025 Fellowship Programme

Court Adjourns Hearing in MRA’s Lawsuit on Enforcement of Principles on Safety of Journalists to July 2

Journalist Attacked by Bank’s Security Guards while Covering Strike in Umuahia

Applications Invited for Global Fellowship Programme on AI and Market Power

Bertha Foundation Accepting Applications for its Sixth Bertha Challenge Fellowships for Activists and Investigative Journalists

Applications Open for Hinzpeter Awards for Bravery in Video Journalism

AIPS Sport Media Awards Receiving Submissions for 2025 Edition

UNESCO Launches Global Action Plan to Empower Digital Platform Users

Digital Democracy Centre Fellowship Programme Opens for Applications

AU, UNESCO, University of Johannesburg Partner to Enhance Journalism Training for AU Media Fellowship

Access Now to Hold RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka

Pulitzer Center Calls for Applications for Ocean Reporting Fellowship

Working Group on Data Governance Launches Data Governance Toolkit

AU, UNESCO, UNECA Collaborate to Develop Continental Framework on Information Integrity

Nigeria Merit Media Awards Invite Entries for 2025 Edition

Legacy 95.1 FM General Manager Suspended for Criticising Governor

Blogger Arrested, Arraigned for Allegedly Publishing Fake News on Facebook

Journalist, Activist Arrested, Charged with Cybercrime

Niger State Governor Orders Shutdown of Badeggi FM, Revocation of Licence

U S State Department Reports Free Expression, Other Human Rights Violations in Nigeria to Congress

ACHPR Initiates Study Preparatory to Updating Model Law on Access to Information in Africa

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

The Onslaught Intensifies: A Mid Term Assessment Report on Media Freedom Under The Tinubu Administration

Attacks against Journalists Intensifying under Tinubu Administration, Says MRA in New Report

MRA Demands Probe into Photojournalist’s Death, Prosecution of Perpetrator

MRA Calls on Federal Government to Implement ECOWAS Court Judgment on Blasphemy Laws

MRA Joins UNESCO’s Global CSO and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy

Global Heat Health Information Network Calls for Entries in Global Photo Contest on Extreme Heat

Kogi Radio Station Invaded, Equipment Worth Millions Stolen

Juliana Ebere Francis

Journalist Sues Police over Alleged Failure to Respond to FOI Request, Seeks N1 Million in Damages

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