Welcome The Age of Freedom of Information in Nigeria

Welcome to the age of Freedom of Information in Nigeria where many files marked "top secret" by government officials can now be made available to ordinary Nigerians under the Freedom of Information Act, which was signed at the weekend by President Goodluck Jonathan.
  • Nigeria:   Freedom of Information Era Begins

    This Day, 1 June 2011

    Do you want to know how much Nigeria spends on importing petroleum products and who the contractors are? Simple. All you have to do now is write a letter to the Nigerian National… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Freedom of Information Act Signals Consolidation of Democracy

    Open Society Justice Initiative, 1 June 2011

    The signing by Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan of a Freedom of Information (FoI) law is a victory for democracy, transparency, justice and development, the Right to… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   After 12 Years, FOI Bill is Signed

    Daily Trust, 1 June 2011

    Eleven years since it was first introduced into the National Assembly, the Freedom of Information Bill 2011 finally became law yesterday when President Goodluck Jonathan assented… Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Long Walk to Freedom (of Information)

    This Day, 1 June 2011

    The Freedom of Information Bill, otherwise called FoI Bill, generated so much concern from both its lovers and haters. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Jonathan Signs Foi Bill

    Independent (Lagos), 31 May 2011

    President Goodluck Jonathan congratulating Anyim Pius Anyim after his swearing in as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) at the Villa, Abuja ...on Tuesday. Read more »

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