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Nigeria’s central bank ordered to pay MRA for denial of information

A Nigerian high court has directed the country’s central bank to provide Media Rights Agenda with the information it requested and pay 1 million naira (US$2,100) in damages.

Nigeria’s Federal High court rules in favour of MRA

Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission is prevented from sanctioning broadcasters.

MFWA offers insight in Nigerian death penalty appeal

The MFWA has submitted an amicus curiae petition to Nigeria’s Supreme Court in support of musician Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, who is appealing his death sentence in a blasphemy case.

Nigeria’s regulator ordered to comply with court order

Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is contesting a high court ruling, which has blocked the regulator from sanctioning broadcasters.

IPC establishes centre for safety of journalists

The International Press Centre is concerned by the growing number of attacks against journalists, which is a strong indicator of the deteriorating media freedom situation in Nigeria.

Nigeria’s government urged to do more to protect media

Media Rights Agenda has called on Nigeria’s President Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his incoming government to protect media freedoms on paper and in practice.

Data accessed off mobile phones used to capture journalists

Nigerian journalists Alfred Olufemi and Gidado Yushau plan to appeal their conspiracy and defamation conviction after paying the 100,000 naira (US$219) fine.

“WikkiTimes” publisher endures attack

“WikkiTimes” publisher Haruna Mohammed Salisu is assaulted by Nigerian governor Bala Mohammed’s security detail for going around his district capturing the sentiments of his constituents.

Nigeria launches independent self-regulatory body

Journalists, editors and owners collaborate to form the National Media Complaints Commission as a mechanism through which citizens can lodge their complaints around media content.

Journalist assaulted by hoodlums while covering elections

The director of the International Center for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) – Dayo Aiyetan – brutally assaulted while covering Nigeria’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.

Mandate of Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator questioned

Media Rights Agenda uses Nigeria’s freedom of information law to anchor their interrogation of the independence of the country’s broadcasting regulator.

Journalists battered during Nigeria’s two elections

The International Press Institute calls on Nigeria’s government to take action against attackers that assaulted journalists during elections.

MRA uses FOI Act to draw out information from Nigeria’s regulator

Media Rights Agenda asks Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator to provide detailed information on the sanctions it meted out to 300 broadcasters.

Starlink internet service launched in Nigeria

Nigeria becomes the first country in Africa to roll out Starlink internet service, which has enabled the country to achieve 100% broadband coverage, guaranteeing internet connectivity in remote, rural areas.

Mandatory registration required for foreign broadcasters operating in Nigeria

Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator orders foreign broadcasters and internet protocol television providers to regularise their operations or face prosecution.

Policemen watch as Nigerian camera operator attacked

Despite being accredited to cover the event, cameraman Taiwo Yishau was savagely assaulted by ruling party activists at a major rally of the All People’s Congress.