Media Rights Monitor

Ayode Longe

MRA Criticises Poor Funding for FOI Implementation in 2026 Federal Budget

Pelumi Onifade

LASUTH’s Failure to Produce Report on Unidentified Body Stalls Inquiry into Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death

Maxwell Nosakhare

Court Upholds Right of Nigerians to Film Police Officers and their Activities in Public Spaces

Mohammed Adamu

MRA Condemns Assault on Journalist in Bauchi, Demands Immediate Investigation and Accountability

Ayode Longe

MRA Condemns Police Summons to Activist over FOI Request as Misuse of Power

Zeina Abi Assy

2026 Mozilla Festival to Hold in Barcelona in October

Besnik Dervishi

ICIC Holds 17th International Conference in Sierra Leone in September 2026

Sani-Omolori Aliyu

MRA Welcomes Police Commissioner’s Pledge to Investigate Assault on Journalist, Insists on Credible Probe

Sani-Omolori Aliyu

Bauchi State Police Commissioner Deprecates Assault on Journalist, Vows to Punish Officers Responsible

Senator Kashim Shettima

Federal Government Backs Nigeria Press Council’s National Economic, Tourism Compendium

African Media Councils Conference

African Media Councils Conference 2026 Commits to Strengthening Media Self-Regulation, Institutional Safeguards

Camille Grenier

Forum Releases Workstream Report on Strengthening Information Integrity on Private Messaging Platforms

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed

President Tinubu Pledges Support for Nigerian Media, Promises Tariff Cuts

Churchill Otieno

Africa Editors Call for Urgent Reforms to Promote Information Integrity, Secure Independent Journalism

Stig Ørskov

2026 Digital Media Asia Conference Takes Place in Manila on April 28 to 29

Dominique Pradalié

International Federation of Journalists Celebrates Women Journalists’ Resilience on IWD 2026

Sulemana Braimah

MFWA Executive Director Urges ECOWAS to Seek Fair Compensation from Big Tech for Regional Media

Cindy Cohn

International Groups Release Report to Help Journalists Scrutinise Police Surveillance Technology

Jodie Ginsberg

CPJ Report Records 129 Media Workers Killed Worldwide in 2025

NCC, NDPC, MOU

NCC, NDPC Sign MoU to Strengthen Data Protection, Regulatory Collaboration

Churchill Otieno

African Editors Commit to Media Policy Reforms, Elect New Executive Council

Anthony Bellanger

International Federation of Journalists Publishes Annual Report, says 128 Media Professionals Killed in 2025

Ayomide Eweje

IWD 2026: Media Rights Agenda Calls for Gender-Responsive Information Systems

Mr. Gbenga Sesan

2026 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum Takes Place in Abidjan from April 14 to 16

Noko Makgato

Africa Check to Hold Fifth Edition of Africa Facts Summit in Johannesburg

Idrissa Sow

African Commission Condemns Growing Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Across Africa

Pulitzer Center

Pulitzer Center Invites Applications for AI Reporting Grants

Simran Dhaliwal, CEO, Longview Philanthropy

Longview Philanthropy Opens Applications for Digital Minds Research, AI Ethics Grants

Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO,Nigeria Data Protection Commission

MRA, Civil-Society Coalition Call on Nigerian Government to Strengthen Horizontal Accountability for Citizens’ Data

Jennifer Chung,

UN Secretary-General Renews 2026 Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group Membership

Mr, Victor Akinwale Olanrewaju, Ogun State NUJ Chairman

Private Security Brutalise Broadcast Journalists, Media Workers

Mrs. Stephanie Ikanone Odiete, Delta-based journalist

Female Journalist Petitions DSS over Threat by Sapele Politician

Lisa Gibbs

Pulitzer Center Opens Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant for Journalists Worldwide

Joanna Kao Senior Editor, Information and Artificial Intelligence, Pulitzer Centre

Pulitzer Center Opens Applications for 2026–2027 AI Accountability Fellowships

Yoon Mokhyun, Chairperson, May 18 Foundation Foundation

Korean Video Journalists Association Launches Call for Entries for 2026 Hinzpeter Awards

Mr. Guilherme Canela, Director of the Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation, and Ms Theresa Swinehart, ICANN’s Senior Vice-President of Global Domains and Strategy

UNESCO, ICANN Launch Joint Policy Brief to Promote a Multilingual Internet

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa

African Special Rapporteur Again Urges African Governments to Refrain from Restricting Internet Access

Dr. Sharon Omotoso, Director, International Media and Information Literacy Institute

International Media and Information Literacy Institute Launches Africa Against Xenophobia Project

Sorene Assefa, Coordinator, Africa IGF Secretariat

Africa IGF Issues Call for Session Proposals and Speakers for AfIGF 2026

H.E. Faisal bin Fadel Alibrahim

6th UN World Data Forum to Convene Global Leaders in Riyadh to Advance Data for Sustainable Development

Mr Li Junhua

21st Internet Governance Forum Fixed for December 14 to 18 in Kenya

Scott Griffen, Executive Director, International Press Institute

Nigeria Remains a Dangerous Country for Journalists, Says International Press Institute

Mr. Blaise Pascal

UNESCO’s MIL Alliance Launches Call for Creation of Chapters

NBC Signs MoU with NDPC

NBC Signs MoU with NDPC to Safeguard Data in Broadcasting

Tipping Point: Online Violence Impacts, Manifestations and Redress in the AI Age

New Global Report Warns of Growing AI-Driven Online Violence Against Women Journalists

Mr Khaled El-Enany, Director-General, UNESCO

UNESCO’s 2026 Digital Learning Week to Take Place in Paris From September 8 to 11

Jeff Hancock, Director, Stanford Tech Impact and Policy Center

Registration Opens for 2026 Trust and Safety Research Conference Scheduled for October 1 and 2 at Stanford

Mr Aidan Eyakuze, Chief Executive Officer, Open Government Partnership

The Future Needs Governments to Embed Openness in Their Decisions and Actions, Says OGP CEO