Official Secrete Act
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Protection of official information, etc.
Protection of defence establishments, etc.
Restrictions on photography, etc., during periods of emergency.
Control of mail...
Man fined 4,000 Swiss-franc for liking Facebook Post
A 45 year old man has been fined 4,000 Swiss franc for 'liking' comments in Switzerland.
The man liked comments accusing Erwin Kessler and the...
LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
Legal Framework
The legal framework for radio broadcasting in Nigeria has been defined by four major instruments: the Constitution, the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1962,...
The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
The Nigerian Media Code of Election Coverage
PREAMBLE
WHEREAS it is an established principle that informed consent promotes
democracy;
WHEREAS it is equally established that democracy thrives on...
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY THE NIGERIAN SENATE
Members of the Council of States:
The amendment was proposed to make former Presidents of the Senate and former Speakers of the House of...
Freedom of Information Act 2011
Arrangement of Sections
Rights of access to records.
Information about public institution.
Request for access to records
Time for granting or refusing application
Transfer...
National Broadcasting Commission Decree of 1992
Sections:
1. Establishment of the National Broadcasting Commission.
2. Powers of the Commission
3. Composition of the commission
4. Tenure of office, etc.
5. Director General and other...
Towards The Review Of The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)ACT
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act is the main legislation governing broadcasting in Nigeria. It was first enacted in 1992 and later amended in...
Conversation Between Industry Stakeholders on Issues in Broadcasting Legislative/Regulatory Frameworks
Communique
Conversation Between Industry Stakeholders on Issues in Broadcasting
Legislative/Regulatory Frameworks, held in Abuja, On Thursday, February 2 and
Friday, February 3, 2023
Preamble
A two-day meeting, under the...
Quick Disaggregation of Broadcast Licenses Revoked by the NBC in August 2022
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) (NBC) of Nigeria, on Friday, 19, 2022, revoked the licenses of 52 broadcast staions in Nigeria over what the...
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EU Funded Capacity Building Re-positions Women Broadcast Journalist in Digital Multimedia Story Telling
In response to the need to enhance the professionalism of women journalists in Nigeria through the improvement of skills, the Institute for Media and Society,...
World Press Freedom Day 2023
3rd May 2023
Lagos, Nigeria
IMS Calls for Protection of Journalists, Creation of an Enabling Environment, and Safeguarding of Democracy
The Institute for Media and Society, IMS,...
Media Guidelines for Disability-Inclusive Coverage of Elections in Nigeria
The media plays a critical role in Nigeria's democratic governance, providing fair, accurate, ethical, and inclusive coverage of electoral and broader democratic processes. However,...
Salient Contemporary Issues in Broadcasting: Legislative/Regulatory Reforms in Nigeria
Salient Contemporary Issues in Broadcasting: Legislative/Regulatory Reforms in Nigeria highlight the urgent need for reform in Nigeria's broadcasting sector and proposes comprehensive solutions.
The 1992...
International Women’s Day 2023
8th March, 2023
Lagos, Nigeria
IMS calls for Increased Capacity Building and Deepened Political
Participation of Women.
The Institute for Media and Society, IMS, has called on stakeholders...
