September 12
Nigeria: Nigerian Media Platforms Come Together to Mobilise Humanitarian Support for Borno Flood Victims
The media organisations convened to develop a coordinated media strategy aimed at raising public awareness and mobilising humanitarian aid for the victims of the flood in Borno… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: Governor Expresses Shock Over Demise of Journalist
The governor said the news of the journalist's "unexpected passing is not only hurting but devastating." Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Trains 60 Journalism Graduates On Ethical Reporting, AI
The training is organised with a grant from the US Department of State. Read more »
August 29
Nigeria: Nigerian Information Minister Seeks Improved Relations With BBC
The minister praises the BBC for expanding its operational reach in Nigeria by creating more language options. Read more »
August 28
Nigeria: 3rd Edition of Africa Centre for Development Journalism's Inequalities Reporting Fellowship Begins
The entire fellowship entails the two-day training, mentorship and implementation of a special fellowship report on a range of inequality themes having received a reporting grant… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadership Editor to Share Insights On New Book With 60 Students
Mr Ishiekwene said he would speak on personal experiences, insights, and strategies for navigating the world of writing and media. Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: IPI Nigeria Condemns Detention of Journalist Adejuwon Soyinka By SSS
IPI Nigeria says Mr Soyinka's arrest fits into the pattern of "a systematic clampdown on journalists across the country" since President Tinubu assumed office on 29 May 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Updated - SSS Detains Nigerian Journalist Adejuwon Soyinka
SSS arrested and detained Mr Soyinka on his arrival in Nigeria on Sunday. Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Amid Attacks On Press Freedom, Activism, Tinubu Pledges to Promote Rule of Law
Mr Tinubu made the rule of law vow to the largest gathering of Nigerian lawyers, even as his administration faces increasing criticism for its growing intolerance towards a free… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Nigerians Condemn Journalist Soyinka's Arrest By SSS, Worry Over Attacks On Press Freedom
Hours after SSS released Mr Soyinka by SSS in Lagos on Sunday, many Nigerians continued to react angrily to what they described as a growing trend of harassing journalists by… Read more »
August 19
Nigeria: JTI Certifies Environment Newspaper, Naturenews for Media Integrity
Launched on 1st October, 2020 NatureNews is an independent online newspaper edbased in Abuja, Nigeria. Read more »
August 16
Nigeria: Why Our X Account Is Down - EFCC
The landing page of the account, which had over two million followers, reads: "The term you entered did not bring up any results. Please try again later." Read more »
August 15
Africa: Group Launches Journalists' Coalition, Partners Research Consortium for Development Uptakes in Africa
Mr Azeez said the coalition comprises journalists who have demonstrated passion for development reporting and underreported issues that affect the poor. Read more »
August 12
Nigeria: Re - David Hundeyin and Dialogue Earth: Addressing Misinformation
The conversation between Mr Hundeyin and Professor Okereke exposes the disconnect between the theory and practice of climate change and climate action, or town and gown in general. Read more »
August 05
Nigeria: Reporter's Diary - How I Dodged Bullets, Lived to See Another Day
Holding my camera and broken phone tight, I bolted from the scene. I ran until I became tired but couldn't stop. Read more »
Nigeria: Ladi Olorunyomi - Thrice Detained By Generals, Exile Was Only Option
Her longest spell in detention was in the notorious cells of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), in Apapa, Lagos, where some detainees never left alive. Read more »
July 19
Africa: JUST IN: Mass IT Outage Hits Banks, Airlines, Other Global Institutions
The cause of the outage is unclear, but many of those impacted have linked it to Microsoft PC operating systems. Read more »
July 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Charged With Cybercrime Spends Three Months in Prison
The charge against the journalist was later changed from cyberstalking to defamation of character. Read more »
July 12
Nigeria: Experts Discuss Role of Family Planning in Addressing Nigeria's Demographic Challenges (Live Updates)
Organisers said the symposium will contribute to national efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »
July 09
Nigeria: Under IGP Kayode Egbetokun's Leadership, Nigerian Police Worse Off As Media Oppression Tool
On IGP Egbetokun's watch, the personnel of the Nigerian police have harassed and intimidated journalists without consequences - and he has been loudly silent about it. Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Court Acquits Nigerian Publisher of Cybercrime
He was previously arrested in August 2019 and incarcerated for about 179 days, charged with terrorism, treasonable felony, and cybercrime for accusing a Nigerian governor of… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalism From Hell (2), By Ayo Akerele
You can't love the gospel more than the one who died for the gospel. If He has recommended love as His preferred principle for promoting repentance in people, doing it otherwise is… Read more »
July 07
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Two Nigerian Journalists, Family Members
The kidnaps occurred in two separate incidents Saturday night in the same Kaduna community. Read more »
July 03
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Jail Whistleblowers Who Leak Govt Documents
Journalists and civil society organisations sometimes rely on such leaks to expose corruption and wrongdoings within the government. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist to Speak At 2024 ICRN Forum in Portugal
The ICRN Forum is a bottom-up initiative of corruption researchers, ICRN members and past participants. Read more »