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Memorandum on the Broadcasting Regulatory Framework in Nigeria

A strong and effective regulatory framework is crucial for the proper functioning of the broadcast media in Nigeria's democratic and electoral processes. The aim...

HARMONIZE PROVISIONS OF THE ELECTORAL BILL 2021 TO REFLECT WISHES OF NIGERIANS – EUSDGN

29th September 2021 Distinguished Senator (Dr.) Kabiru Gaya Chairman, Senate Committee on INEC National Assembly Three Arms Zone FCT, Abuja Nigeria   Dear Senator Gaya, A CLARION CALL TO HARMONIZE PROVISION OF THE...

Deepening Voter Education: IMS/IPC Media Engagement on Anambra State Governorship Election

The Institute for Media and Society (IMS) and the International Press Centre (IPC), implementing partners of Component 4, Support to Media, under the European...

TWITTER BAN: FG Should Discontinue Course of Action

The Institute for Media and Society, IMS, has observed with great concern, the suspension imposed on Twitter, the microblogging and social networking platform. It...
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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...

Broadcast Media Coverage of 2019 Edition – Oct-Dec 2018

In 2018, the Institute for Media and Society (IMS) established a Media Monitoring activity as part of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance...

Attack On Media Houses and Journalists Portends Greater Danger

The Institute for Media and Society, IMS, has noted with great worry, the unleashing of terror on media organisations and the wanton destruction of...

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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...