Articles by Media Rights Agenda (MRA)
Nigerian Communications Commission demands protection of data
The Nigerian Communications Commission has warned telemarketers that mining data of subscribers for commercial use is prohibited under the country’s regulations.
Nigerian police accused of abusing their powers to silence journalists
Media Rights Agenda asks Nigeria’s inspector general of police to stop public officials and powerful individuals from taking punitive actions against critical journalists.
Demands for a thorough investigation into death of Pelumi Onifade intensify
The MRA, IPC and MFWA have collectively launched a 30-day social media campaign seeking justice for Nigerian journalist Pelumi Onifade, who was shot and killed 3 years ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.