Oncoming Events

Index Seeks Nominations for Freedom of Expression 2015 Awards

Manila to Host RightsCon in 2015

Editors Guild Holds 2014 Annual Conference in Katsina

UNCA Calls for Entries for its 19th Annual Awards

World Editors Forum Holds International Newsroom Summit

Open Contracting Partnership Seeks New Executive Director

NSA’s Office Hosts Cybersecurity Forum in Lagos in June 2014

NETmundial Adopts Roadmap on the Future of Internet Governance

PIN Holds Cybercrime Panel During AITEC Africa Conference July 2014

The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum Set to Hold in June 2014

The Nigeria Internet Governance Forum Set to Hold in June 2014

Tenure of MacArthur Foundation President Ends

PIN Organizes Universal Periodic Review Follow-up Meeting for Nigeria

PIN Organizes Universal Periodic Review Follow-up Meeting for Nigeria

OMCT Launches Universal Anti-Torture Standards

OMCT Launches Universal Anti-Torture Standards

ITU Telecom World Launches 2014 Young Innovators Competition

African Journalists Awards Open for Entries

Court Grants EiE Leave to Compel FAAN, First Bank, Coscharis to Disclose Purchase Documents of Bullet Proof cars

Court Grants EiE Leave to Compel FAAN, First Bank, Coscharis to Disclose Purchase Documents of Bullet Proof cars

UNESCO Seeks Feedback on Universality of the Internet

Call for Entries for the Nigerian Prize for Literature

Call for Entries for the Nigerian Prize for Literature

AMI Calls for Submission of Stories on Business, Technology

Allwell Eneh

Journalist Attacked While Investigating Extortion in Rivers State

Abdulmumin Imam

Police Detain Taraba Government Critic for 2 Days Over Facebook Posts on Alleged Palliatives Diversion

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

DSS Detains, Questions Kano Officials Over Alleged Defamation, Cyberbullying of Kwankwaso

Caro Kriel

Thomson Foundation Launches Digital Security, Safety Learning Platform for African Journalists

Robin Geiss

2026 Geneva Cyber Week Takes Place on May 4 to 8

Global Forum of Networks, UNESCO Launch Pretoria Proposition for Action on Digital Platform Governance

Glenn McKnight

Registration Opens for Group O English Course at Virtual School of Internet Governance

Churchill Otieno

2026 Africa Media Convention to Hold in Zambia on May 5

Pelumi Onifade

LASUTH Claims Late Journalist’s Body Could not be Identified as DNA Samples were Destroyed

Edetaen Ojo

MRA Commends NBC’s Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections, Raises Concerns over Restrictive Provisions

Dr. Aminu Maida

NCC Orders Telecom Companies to Compensate Users for Poor Network Service

Charles Ebuebu

NBC Urges Content Creators to Support Digital Switchover

John-Allan Namu

Africa Uncensored, DW Akademie Open Applications for AI in Newsroom Fellowship 2026

Angus Phillips

Oxford International Centre for Publishing Opens Call for David McClure Public Interest Journalism Fellowship

Felicia Anthonio

AccessNow, #KeepItOn Coalition Releases Report on Devastating 2025 Internet shutdowns

Comrade Alhassan Yahya

NUJ, IBAN Demand Apology from FCT Minister over Threatening Remark to Journalist

Khaled El-Enany

UNESCO Announces Medellín as 2027 World Book Capital

Mr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike

MRA, Others Condemn FCT Minister’s Threatening Remarks Toward Journalist

Sally Wentworth

Internet Society Foundation Launches Community-Centred Connectivity Grant Programme

Venessa Paech

All Things in Moderation Opens Call for Submissions for 2026 Global Moderation Conference

Wairagala Wakabi

CIPESA to Hold 2026 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa in Mauritius

Ibrahim Anoba

African Liberty Calls for Entries for 2026/2027 Writing Fellowship Opportunity

Jeffery Knockel

2026 ‘Free and Open Communications on the Internet’ Conference Fixed for July 20 in Canada

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

African Commission Expresses Concern over Attacks on Artists, Resolves to Adopt Model Law on Artistic Freedom