Nigeria
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
Persistent harassment of Lanre Arogundade by state security constitutes systematic abuse of power and violation of his rights
For immediate release, Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The International Press Centre (IPC), hereby strongly registers its displeasure over yet another incident of harassment of its...
Nigeria Media Development
Rebuilding trust in the electoral process: IPC hosts multi-stakeholders dialogue
Lagos, Nigeria – March 22, 2024.
The International Press Centre (IPC), based in Lagos, Nigeria, lead implementing partner of Component 4 (Support to Media) under...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
IPC condemns threats against journalist
The Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ), International Press Center has expressed concerns about the alleged reported threats on the life of...
Nigeria Impunity
Court orders Nigerian government to investigate all attacks against journalists
Lagos, Friday, February 16, 2024: In a landmark judgment, a Federal High Court in Abuja today directed the Federal Government to investigate attacks against...
Nigeria Free Expression and The Law
Court in Nigeria nullifies provisions of broadcasting code
Lagos, Wednesday, January 17, 2024: A Federal High Court in Abuja today declared null and void the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code authorizing...
Nigeria Free Expression and The Law
Funding allocation for Nigeria’s FOI Act in 2024 budget signals lack of commitment -MRA
Lagos, Friday, December 29, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today expressed deep concern over the poor level of funding in the Federal Government’s 2024...
Nigeria Access To Information
AFEX Members in Nigeria Call on the Government to Facilitate Internet Access for all Citizens
LAGOS, September 28, 2023: Three freedom of expression and media development organizations today issued a joint call on Federal and State Governments to take...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
MFWA calls on Nigerian President to reverse predecessor’s poor freedom of expression record
On May 29, 2023, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu took over from President Muhammadu Buhari as the new helmsman in Nigeria’s presidency. Even though the...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
IPC condemns attack on radio station
For immediate release, June 8, 2023
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria demands thorough investigation into the recent attack on the facilities of...
Nigeria Access To Information
MRA Urges Incoming Nigerian to Make Transparency the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Democracy
LAGOS, Sunday, May 28, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on incoming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make transparency and accountability the cornerstone...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression
World Press Freedom Day 2023: MRA Calls on Nigerian government to ensure adequate protection for media freedom
LAGOS, Wednesday, May 3, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to ensure adequate protection for media freedom in law and...
Nigeria Freedom of Expression Violations
TV Cameraman Brutalised by Hoodlums at Ruling Party Campaign Rally
A cameraman with Trust Television, Mr. Taiwo Yishau, was on February 21, 2023 brutalised by some hoodlums at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos...