Media Groups Condemn ‘Harassment’ Of Nigerian Journalist
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has condemned the reported harassment of the Publisher of Cross River Watch by Governor Ben...
Nigerians Using Social Media To Make Changes – Don
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GoFundMe Account Created For Arrested Journalist, Agba Jalingo
A GoFundMe account has been set up for detained Nigerian journalist and Publisher of CrossRiverWatch, Agba Jalingo.
Jalingo was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force...
Why Newsroom Gender Gap Must Be Bridged –Experts
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Police Charge Journalist With Treason For Criticising Governor
Popular journalist, Agba Jalingo, has been charged with treason by the police for allegedly criticising Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, and attempting...
Information Hoarding By Government Fuelling Fake News
The Acting Chairman of Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, BON, Mr. Godfrey Ohuabunwa has urged government at all levels to avail the Nigerian media, especially...
Mass media: Constitutional Responsibility Without Empowerment
The mass media is central to the development of any democratic society. This has been generally acknowledged in developed societies to the extent that...
Buhari Makes Crucial Pronouncement On Online Radio, TV Stations
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved wide ranging reforms in the broadcasting industry, including the licensing of online radio and television stations.
The Minister of Information...
Facebook To Curb Fake News Using Yoruba, Igbo Languages
Facebook says it will fight fake news on its platform using Yoruba and Igbo languages.
Kojo Boakye, Facebook’s Head of Public Policy, Africa, said in...
CSO Urges Further Amendment Of Electoral Act, Broadcast Code
A civil society organisation, The Integrity Friends for Truth and Peace Initiative, has stressed the need for further amendment of the 2010 Electoral Act...
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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...
