BON Honours Industry Icons in Maiden ‘Nigeria Broadcasting Awards’
The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) on May 17, 2023, honoured some broadcast industry icons during its maiden edition of ”The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards”...
African Commission Calls Governments to Safeguard Press Freedom and Protect Freedom of Expression
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has called on African governments to safeguard press freedom and protect freedom of expression, emphasising...
Media Sector Needs Conducive Environment to Better Cover Elections, Says MRA Director
A major challenge to the optimal performance of the media during electoral processes in Africa is how to ensure that other stakeholder groups fulfil...
UNESCO Issues New Policy Guidelines for Development and Promotion of Right to Information in...
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has published new policy guidelines to provide advice to access to information stakeholders, including UNESCO...
Special Rapporteurs Adopt Joint Declaration on Media Freedom and Democracy
Freedom of expression and media freedom mandate holders at the United Nations and regional levels, representing four inter-governmental bodies, have urged Governments to adopt...
African Media Convention Declares Freedom of Expression Crucial for Human Rights
The Second African Media Convention (AMC) held in Lusaka, Zambia, from May 11 to 13, 2023, to commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day...
Media Rights Agenda Wins Suit Challenging NBC’s Power to Impose Fines...
In a landmark judgment, a Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order of perpetual injunction restraining the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from...
