University of Birmingham Wins WhatsApp Award To Research The Use Of ‘Fake-News’ In Nigerian...
A University of Birmingham led project has been awarded a $50,000 grant by Social Media giant WhatsApp for the purpose of studying misinformation and its impact on society.
The...
INEC Proposes 3-year Jail Term For Vote-Buying
In the aftermath of the 2019 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a fine of N500, 000 or three years...
INEC Should Fast-Track PVC Collection Process
The clock is ticking for the 2019 general election. But uncollected Permanent Voter Cards at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s offices nationwide, which stood...
INEC commences second quarter CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday commenced the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the second quarter of 2018 in the Federal Capital...
2019 Polls Result To Reflect People’s Will, Buhari Says
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that all will be done to ensure that the results of the 2019 general elections reflect the will of...
Shonekan On Political Parties And The Media
By Eric Teniola
TILL date Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan (82) had the shortest tenure as Head of State of this country. He assumed office ...
INEC Announces Temporary Suspension Of Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing continuous voter registration, CVR, exercise. Yakubu The commission said the...
Electoral Violence, Vote-Buying And Nigeria’s Future Elections
“In INEC, we are not so much concerned about who wins or loses but in the integrity of the electoral process. What we saw...
Agbese, Anya, Oloja, Ekpu Flay Hate Speech Ahead Of 2019 Polls
As 2019 elections draw nearer, some columnists’ yesterday unanimously condemned hate speech, insisting the media must be fair and non-partisan in its reportage.They spoke...
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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...
