NUJ condemns attack on Journalists in Ondo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Ondo State has condemned the attack on some of its members covering the APC parallel congress in Akure.
Secretary...
Cardinal Onaiyekan cautions journalists against fake news
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Onaiyekan, has urged media practitioners in the country to refrain from reporting fake news.
Mr Onaiyekan, who...
Self-censorship bane of Nigerian media, says Iredia
A former Director-General, Nigerian Television Authority, Dr. Tonnie Iredia, has highlighted the need for the Nigerian media to be courageous in discharging its duties...
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...
PCNI trains 40 media users on countering hate messages
The Presidential Initiative for the Northeast (PCNI) has commenced training of 40 new media users on countering hate messages on various platforms with that...
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,...
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...
Nigerian journalist refuses to reveal source during detention
This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 8 March 2018.
Tony Ezimakor, a journalist with the Daily Independent newspaper in Nigeria, has been released,...
The Farce of ‘Hate Speech’, By Dele Agekameh
Our democracy has been repeatedly qualified since we re-adopted democracy many years ago, and to allow a bill like this to fly is to...
‘Why the media must rise against hate communication’
As journalism remains a critical sector in promoting the socio-cultural and political existence of Nigeria as well as promoting her unity, conventional media firms...
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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...
