Media Rights Monitor

ARTICLE 19 Launches Guidelines on Using UN Special Procedures for Advocacy

Entries Invited for African Fact-Checking Awards

Centre Launches Press Freedom Training Manual to Commemorate 2022 World Press Freedom Day

Stakeholders Invited to Submit Workshop Proposals for IGF 2022

IFEX Executive Director Solicits More Efforts by Civil Society Worldwide to Defend Press Freedom

IPC Launches Documentaries in Commemoration of World Press Freedom Day

IFJ Calls on Stakeholders to Join Hands to Ban Journalists’ Surveillance

FOC Support Unit Invites Public Participation in Global Campaign on Digital Inclusion

Wole Soyinka Centre, MRA, 25 Others Collaborate to Foster Government Accountability

Abuja Municipal Council Wins Open Local Government Accountability Award

OGP Nigeria Calls for Public Input in Development of Nigeria’s Third National Action Plan

Africa Commemorates 2022 World Press Freedom Day in Arusha, Tanzania

NBC Grants NYSC Operational Licence for Direct Satellite Broadcasting, Internet TV

Netflix and UNESCO Announce Winners of African Folktales Reimagined Competition

FG Inaugurates NBC Board, Urges Commission to Strengthen Regulatory Role Ahead of 2023 Elections

NCC Uncovers Cyber Threats to Windows Platforms, Routers

FOC Admits New Members to Its 2022-2024 Advisory Network Cohort

Journalism Remains a Deadly Profession, Says UNESCO in Latest Report

UNESCO, Police Association to Train Police Worldwide on Journalists’ Safety, Media Freedom

African Editors Forum Launches Two Resources on COVID-19 Pandemic

Kano High Court Sentences Atheist to 36 Years Imprisonment for Blasphemy

President Buhari Approves Reconstitution of NBC Governing Board

Federal Government to Introduce Legal Framework to Check Fake News

African Commission Seeks Contributions into Study on Situation of Human Rights Defenders in Exile in Africa

Journalist Raises Alarm over Threat to Life, Seeks Police Protection

Foundation Announces Start of 2024 Campus Journalism Fellowship

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