Media Rights Monitor

MRA Joins Global Media Support Groups to Appeal for Journalism and Media Support in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

UN Expert Calls for End to Criminalisation of Journalism Around the World

Northern, South West Independent Broadcasters Seek Bailout Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Federal Government Making Efforts to Bailout Ailing Media, Says Information Minister

UNDP, Hackster Launch Global Innovation Challenge to Tackle COVID-19

Applications Open for Sponsorship to Participate in ‘Media and Journalism Days in Africa 2020’

Access Now Publishes Report on Fighting Misinformation and Defending Free Expression During COVID-19

UNESCO Study Highlights Media Struggle to be Free from Fear or Favour

Colombian Journalist Wins 2020UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

International Federation of Journalists Launches Global Platform for Quality Journalism

Coalition Launched to Provide Rapid Responses to African Artists at Risk

SSS Detain Journalist over Interview with Doctoron COVID-19

GNI Publishes Assessment Report of Member Companies, Proposes Measures to Strengthen Free Expression, Privacy in ICT Sector

MRA’s Director Advocates Review of OGP Action Plan, Outlines Implementation Proposals

President of Humanist Association of Nigeria Arrested for Alleged Blasphemy

Oxford University Launches COVID-19 Government Response Tracker

New Research Highlights Journalism’s Critical Role in Fighting COVID-19 Disinformation

Online Publishers Demand Safety of Journalists in Ebonyi

Jailed Rights Activist Gets Presidential Pardon, Released from Jail

International Women’s Film Festival Opens, Calls for Entries

Reporting on COVID-19: Groups Launch Online Course on Safety

First Journalist Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Nigeria

Federal Government Launches Manhunt for Author of Facebook Post on School Resumption Date

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism Seeks Entries for Fellowship

Media Rights Agenda Wins Suit Challenging NBC’s Power to Impose Fines on Broadcast Stations

MRA Executive Director Receives ‘OGP Reform Champion Award’

MRA Urges Incoming President Bola Tinubu to Make Transparency the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Democracy, Accuses Outgoing President Buhari of a Legacy of Secrecy

Court to Deliver Judgment on July 3 in N100 Million Suit by Online Publisher Against Police, Dangote Refinery

BON Honours Industry Icons in Maiden ‘Nigeria Broadcasting Awards’

High Court Judge Expels Journalists from Covering Court Proceedings.

African Commission Calls Governments to Safeguard Press Freedom and Protect Freedom of Expression

Eyewitness Photojournalism Grant Opens for Applications

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Calls for Proposals for Innovative Data-driven Journalism Projects Grant

MFWA Calls for Entries for West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards 2023

ECOWAS Court Adjourns Hearing to October 16 in MRA’s Suit Over Killing of Dele Giwa, 6 Other Journalists

Media Sector Needs Conducive Environment to Better Cover Elections, Says MRA Director

UNESCO Issues New Policy Guidelines for Development and Promotion of Right to Information in National Frameworks

Science Journalism Fellowship 2023 Opens, Accepting Entries

PLURAL+ Invites Film Entries for Youth Video Festival

International News Media Association 30 Under 30 Awards Now Accepting Applications and Nominations

Norbert Zongo African Investigative Journalism Award Calls for Entries

Wikimedia Foundation Launches Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards, Invites Nominations

Grist Accepting Submission for its Imagine 2200 Short Story Contest

Pulitzer Center Invites Applications for AI Accountability Fellowship

Special Rapporteurs Adopt Joint Declaration on Media Freedom and Democracy

Islamic Cleric Arraigned for Alleged Hate Speech, Granted Bail

African Media Convention Declares Freedom of Expression Crucial for Human Rights

IWMF Invites Proposals for MMIWG2T Reporting Grant