Media Rights Monitor

House of Representatives Adopts Motion on the Need to Curtail Incessant Attacks on Journalists

IPI Africa Report Reveals Continued Impunity for Attacks on Journalists

UNESCO, Ghana to Host IDUAI 2024 Global Conference in Accra

Tech Pioneers Urge UN to Preserve Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance in Global Digital Compact

Africa Adopts Consensus on Artificial Intelligence for the Continent

Internews, Deakin University Release Report Documenting Challenges Confronting Climate and Environmental Journalists

MRA Executive Director Highlights Media’s Critical Role in Promoting Whistleblowing and Protection

Thomson Reuters Foundation Convenes 2024 Trust Conference in October

Stallion Times Facilitates KONGONET Inauguration of Permanent Dialogue Mechanism Committee

National Media Complaints Commission Receives Complaint from Federal Government Against Daily Trust Newspaper

Edetaen Ojo, MRA Executive Director, Honoured with ‘FOI Champion of the Decade’ Award

Association of Communication Scholars Accepting Submission of Abstracts for the 11th Edition of Annual Conference

Jeyifo to Deliver Keynote at 16th Edition of Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture in Honor of Soyinka’s 90th Birthday

UNESCO, Genders Scan Launch Initiative to Bridge Gender Gap in STEM Spaces

CWPPF Condemns Attack on Journalist Emmanuel Nwazue, Demands Public Apology

New Report Says 300 Human Rights Defenders Killed in 28 Countries in 2023

Press Freedom Coalition Condemns Unlawful Arrest and Detention of Daily Times Reporter, Gabriel Idibia

Police Summon Premium Times Journalist over Unpublished Story

Finland to Host DCN Global Media Literacy Forum

Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment Launched in Geneva

UNESCO, LG Collaborate to Develop Open Online Course on AI Ethics

PALU, AU Anti-Corruption Board to Host 8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Nairobi

African Ministers Adopt Landmark AI Strategy, Digital Compact to Boost Development and Inclusive Growth

CSOs Write IGP, Urge Him to Discontinue All Charges Filed under Repealed Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act

Nigeria Merit Media Awards Invite Entries for 2025 Edition

Legacy 95.1 FM General Manager Suspended for Criticising Governor

Blogger Arrested, Arraigned for Allegedly Publishing Fake News on Facebook

Journalist, Activist Arrested, Charged with Cybercrime

Niger State Governor Orders Shutdown of Badeggi FM, Revocation of Licence

U S State Department Reports Free Expression, Other Human Rights Violations in Nigeria to Congress

ACHPR Initiates Study Preparatory to Updating Model Law on Access to Information in Africa

Coroner Orders Hospital to Disclose Records on Late Journalist Pelumi Onifade to MRA’s Lawyers

The Onslaught Intensifies: A Mid Term Assessment Report on Media Freedom Under The Tinubu Administration

Attacks against Journalists Intensifying under Tinubu Administration, Says MRA in New Report

MRA Demands Probe into Photojournalist’s Death, Prosecution of Perpetrator

MRA Calls on Federal Government to Implement ECOWAS Court Judgment on Blasphemy Laws

MRA Joins UNESCO’s Global CSO and Academic Network on AI Ethics and Policy

Global Heat Health Information Network Calls for Entries in Global Photo Contest on Extreme Heat

Kogi Radio Station Invaded, Equipment Worth Millions Stolen

Juliana Ebere Francis

Journalist Sues Police over Alleged Failure to Respond to FOI Request, Seeks N1 Million in Damages

Coroner Adjourns Inquest into Pelumi Onifade’s Death to August 8 for Further Directions

Social Critic Arrested over TikTok Post

MRA, IPC Appeal Judgment in Suit to Compel CCB to Investigate David Umahi Over Attacks on Journalists

UNESCO, Cape Verde to Host Regional Conference on Information Integrity in September

Photojournalist Murdered in Kogi State

Nigeria Data Protection Commission Slams ₦766.2 Million Fine on Multichoice Nigeria for Data Privacy Breaches

Federal Ministry of Education, Amazon Services Launch Free Digital Skills Programme for Tertiary Institutions

IPI Launches New Initiative to Safeguard Climate Journalism in Africa

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