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Rory Peck Trust Offers Grants to Distressed Freelance Journalists

Congress of African Journalists Launched, Sets-up Interim Governing Council

Man Arraigned Over Facebook Post that ‘Embarrassed’ Osun State Speaker

The Nigerian Media Has Not Fared Well under Democratic Rule, Say Experts in Twitter Chat

FG Approves Measures to Ameliorate Effects of COVID-19 on Broadcast Stations

Police from Force Headquarters, Abuja Arrest Ebonyi NUJ Chairman

Three Journalists Sue IGP, Demand N10 Million Over Rights Violation

4 Candidates Shortlisted in Selection of Next UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression

AfDec Coalition Announces Launch of Position Paper in Response to COVID-19

15th Annual Internet Governance Forum to Hold Online

House Health Committee Bars Journalists from Public Hearing on Bill

WAN-IFRA Organises Digital Security Webinar for Journalists

Denmark Joins Freedom Online Coalition as 32nd Member

FOC Announces Programme of Action for 2019-2020

Publisher Battered by Political Thugs for Publication

UNESCO Announces Theme for 2020 International Day for Universal Access to Information

Online Publisher Detained, Queried Over Source of Story

A4AI Canvasses for Meaningful Internet Connectivity for All

Call for Entries for 2020 Science Journalism Awards

Over 127 Journalists Died of Coronavirus in 3 Months Worldwide

Canada, Italy, Kenya Elected into OGP Steering Committee

Access Info Europe Launches Improved FOI Toolkit for Journalists, Researchers

IPI Postpones2020 World Congress, Hosts Virtual Meetings in September

International Photography Awards Invite Entries for Photography Competition

Society of Environmental Journalists Accepting Entries

SpaceX Launches Starlink Internet Service in Nigeria

WikkiTimes Partners Forbidden Stories to Fortify Its Journalism

Buhari Bans Govt Officials from Using Private Emails for Official Purposes

UNESCO Launches Global Dialogue for Regulation of Digital Platforms

US Assumes Chairship of the FOC for 2023

IPI Hosts World Congress for Journalists in Austria

Court Fixes MRA’s Suit on Safety of Journalists against Federal Government for Hearing on April 3

Call Opens for World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer Award

Estonia to Host 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit

Maynard Institute Accepting Applications for its Fellowship Programme

Albarka FM Holds One-Day Media Roundtable on Good Governance and Accountability

CWPPF Condemns NBC for Fining TVC, Arise TV for Allegedly Broadcasting Hate Speech

NBC Sanctions 302 Broadcast Stations, Fines 17 Others for Breaching Broadcasting Code

FG Approves 67 New Broadcast Licences

Broadcast Stakeholders Call for Strengthening of NBC Independence in Law and Practice

NBC Fines Arise TV, TVC N2m Each Over Alleged Breach of Nigerian Broadcast Code

Alliance for Deepening Democracy Launched to Track Planning and Conduct of 2023 Elections

Freedom Online Coalition Launches the Ottawa Agenda

Freedom Online Coalition Welcomes Slovakia as 36th Member

Radio Programme Anchor, Guest Arrested after Live Interview Broadcast

Media Executives Call on Stakeholders to Create Conducive Atmosphere for Coverage of 2023 General Elections

MRA Sets Up Hotline for Journalists under Attack During 2023 Elections

Stifling Freedom of Expression in Nigeria: Annual Report of Attacks on Free Expression and Media Freedom in 2022

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) was established in 1993 as an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization for the purpose of promoting and protecting the right to freedom of expression, media freedom, access to information as well as digital rights and freedoms.

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