FG Approves Measures to Ameliorate Effects of COVID-19 on Broadcast Stations
The Federal Government has approved measures for open terrestrial radio and television services in Nigeria, including slashing the existing licence fee by 30 per...
ACHPR Begins Revision of Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa
At the technical drafting team meeting held on October 11 and 12, 2018, the group reviewed the Draft Technical Paper on Revision of Declaration...
UNESCO, AU Tasked on Coordination Mechanism for Safety of Journalists In Africa
Stakeholders at an interregional forum held at UNECA office in Addis Ababa on November 26 - 27, 2018 have called on the African Union (AU)...
German Government to Host 14th Internet Governance Forum in November 2019
The government of Germany will, from November 26 to 29, 2019, host the 14th meeting of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF) at...
Journalist Takes Nigerian Communications Commission to Court over Denial of Access to Information
A journalist with the Abuja Enquirer newspaper, Mr. David Lawani, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Nigerian...
Summit Participants Call for Stakeholder Engagement to Enhance Press Freedom in Nigeria
Participants at a Summit in Lagos in March 2017 called on stakeholders to take steps to ensure true press freedom in Nigeria. They specifically...
Media Bodies, CSOs Demand Investigation into Journalist Detention and Prosecution of...
The undersigned media organisations, media associations and professional bodies as well as civil society organisations wish to express our deep concern and strong condemnation...
