Don’t Regulate Social Media, Editors Tell FG
The Nigerian Guild of Editors has called on the Federal Government to rescind its decision to regulate social media. The guild, in a communiqué...
New Academy to shape media practice launched
A new media academy, Alphabet Media Academy has been launched to shape future of media practitioners, as media egg heads support initiative. The Academy...
Fake News, Hate Speech Biggest Threats To 2019 Polls –FG
The Federal Government has lamented fake news and hate speech in the country, saying they are the biggest threats to the 2019 general elections.
The...
Between hate speech and majesty of democracy
A careless declaration in Kano the other day by the Information and Culture Minister that a nebulous concept called “hate speech” would henceforth be...
FG orders security agencies to monitor social media posts of ‘prominent Nigerians’
The federal government has directed security agencies to tackle the propagation of hate speech, especially through social media.
The order was given at a security meeting...
Press Release
Lagos, Nigeria. May 3, 2018
The Institute for Media and Society (IMS) joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Press Freedom Day.’’
We...
Hate Speech: Politicians’ Activities Fueling Violent Attacks, Say Stakeholders
Stakeholders have said hate remarks by political office holders were fueling the raging violent attacks in the country.At a roundtable on “curbing hate speech...
Giwa, Death, And Journalism
Dele Giwa was murdered for standing up to the lies and impunity of the ruling class. He paid the ultimate price.
Eric Osagie
“We have a...
Adesina, others seek stiffer law on hate speech
Godwin Tsa, Abuja
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary,...
2019 Polls: BBC Raises Concerns Over Fake News
The British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, has raised concerns over what it called the “fake news” phenomenon and the possible impacts on the 2019 general...
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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...
