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MRA Joins 24 Global Free Expression Groups to Call for Release of Two Egyptian Journalists Detained Since June 2019 Without Trial

Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival Invites Entries

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Seeking Proposals for Investigative Data-Driven Projects on Go Gender Equality

Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Opportunities Open for Early-career Professional Journalists

Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival Competition Opens for Entries

Applications Open for Lawyers on Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery Workshop

Applications Invited for TRACE Investigative Reporting Fellowship

Applications Invited for the Environmental Photographer of the Year Competition

ACHPR Appeals to President Buhari Over Twitter Ban

Groups of Friends on Safety of Journalists Pay Tribute to African Newspaper Journalists

UN Calls for Multilateral Approach to Combat Corruption

COVID-19: IFEX Recounts Challenges of 2020

Radio Presenter Shot Dead by Masked Gunmen

MRA Condemns Killing of Radio Presenter, Calls on Government to Apprehend and Prosecute Perpetrators

Media NGOs Criticize Proposed Amendment to Press Council Act as a Threat to Media Freedom, Make Recommendations

Entries Open for DIG Awards2021

Youths Attack Journalists in Rivers State, Burn their Vehicle and Gadgets

Nigeria Police Operatives Assault BBC Reporter

Security Operatives Brutalise Newspaper Correspondent, Threaten Another

Report Examines Teaching of Media Literacy, Makes Recommendations for Tackling Misinformation in Sub-Saharan Africa

President Buhari Appoints New Director-General for NBC

73 Public Institutions Submitted Annual FOI Compliance Report for 2020 Fiscal Year

AFP Foundation Accepting Applications for Fact-Checking Competition

Journalists, Lawyer Arrested over Democracy Day Protest

Coalition Expresses Concern Over Lack of Inclusivity in Ministerial List, Vetting Process

MRA Calls on Enugu State Governor to Respect Press Freedom, Discontinue Attacks on Journalists

AFEX Member and MISA Regional Director Elected Head of IFEX

Media Must Enlighten Audiences about Importance of News to Society, Says Edetaen Ojo

Fewer Journalists Killed in the First 6 Months of 2023, Says Press Emblem Campaign

National Record Trains Journalists on Investigative Reporting

James Nachtwey Selected Winner of Inaugural ICFJ Visual Journalism Award

Stallion Times Trains Journalists in Kano State on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting

European Union Urges Nigeria to Develop Operational Framework for Journalists’ Protection

University of Abuja Authorities Expel Students for Calling for Protest over Tuition Fees Increase

Editor Escapes Assassination Attempt in Abuja

Man Stoned to Death for Alleged Blaspheming Founder of Islam

ANIC, UNESCO Collaborate to Enhance Access to Information in Africa

Nigeria to Host 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum, Stakeholders Invited to Submit Session Proposals

Registration Opens for Virtual School on Internet Governance English Course

UN Secretary-General Seeks Nominations for 2024 Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group

International Ander Forum Announces Date for 2023 Reinventing Media Business Forum

Japan Hosts 18th Internet Governance Forum in October 2023

Entries Open for Cullman Center Fellowship

Harvard Radcliffe Institute Accepting Applications for Its Fellowship Programme

MRA’s Executive Director, 8 Others Elected to Inaugural African Media Convention Steering Committee

NBC Asks Court to Set Aside Judgment Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

UNESCO, EU Partner to Expedite Ethical Rule Implementation on Artificial Intelligence

Winners Emerge in Women Radio’s Maiden ReportHer Awards

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