IPC establishes centre for safety of journalists
The International Press Centre is concerned by the growing number of attacks against journalists, which is a strong indicator of the deteriorating media freedom situation in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s government urged to do more to protect media
Media Rights Agenda has called on Nigeria’s President Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his incoming government to protect media freedoms on paper and in practice.
Data accessed off mobile phones used to capture journalists
Nigerian journalists Alfred Olufemi and Gidado Yushau plan to appeal their conspiracy and defamation conviction after paying the 100,000 naira (US$219) fine.
“WikkiTimes” publisher endures attack
“WikkiTimes” publisher Haruna Mohammed Salisu is assaulted by Nigerian governor Bala Mohammed’s security detail for going around his district capturing the sentiments of his constituents.
Nigeria launches independent self-regulatory body
Journalists, editors and owners collaborate to form the National Media Complaints Commission as a mechanism through which citizens can lodge their complaints around media content.
Journalist assaulted by hoodlums while covering elections
The director of the International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) – Dayo Aiyetan – brutally assaulted while covering Nigeria’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Mandate of Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator questioned
Media Rights Agenda uses Nigeria’s freedom of information law to anchor their interrogation of the independence of the country’s broadcasting regulator.
Journalists battered during Nigeria’s two elections
The International Press Institute calls on Nigeria’s government to take action against attackers that assaulted journalists during elections.
MRA uses FOI Act to draw out information from Nigeria’s regulator
Media Rights Agenda asks Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator to provide detailed information on the sanctions it meted out to 300 broadcasters.
Starlink internet service launched in Nigeria
Nigeria becomes the first country in Africa to roll out Starlink internet service, which has enabled the country to achieve 100% broadband coverage, guaranteeing internet connectivity in remote, rural areas.
Mandatory registration required for foreign broadcasters operating in Nigeria
Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator orders foreign broadcasters and internet protocol television providers to regularise their operations or face prosecution.
Policemen watch as Nigerian camera operator attacked
Despite being accredited to cover the event, cameraman Taiwo Yishau was savagely assaulted by ruling party activists at a major rally of the All People’s Congress.
Protecting Nigerian women in e-commerce from cybercrime
As more Nigerian women go online to do business, most are not well equipped to protect themselves from cybercrime. In response to this, Tech Hive Initiative held training workshops and crafted a cybercrime toolkit for women entrepreneurs.
MRA highlights critical role of radio in promoting peace
Drawing on the 2023 theme for World Radio Day, Media Rights Agenda urged the Nigerian government to remove restrictive regulations that undermine the function and role of the broadcasting sector.
Government of Nigeria must keep the internet and social media platforms open and secure during the 2023 general elections and beyond
Members of the #KeepItOn coalition have urgently appealed to President Buhari, to ensure that the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels remain free, open, secure, inclusive, and accessible prior to, during, and after the general election and the gubernatorial elections.
The biggest threat to the safety of women in Nigeria’s media is poor welfare
Research carried out by the International Press Centre and the Media Foundation for West Africa indicates that the challenges faced by women journalists in doing their work include harassment, sexual advances, threats, and prejudice.