Articles by Media Rights Agenda (MRA)
Nigerian Muslim cleric sentenced to death for blasphemy
Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara was charged with four counts of defamation against Prophet Muhammed by an upper Sharia Court in the state of Kano.
Implementation, not abstractions: FOI must be funded
MRA believes that Nigeria’s public entities should show their commitment to transparent and accountable governance by ensuring allocation of funds to implement the Freedom of Information Act.
Nigeria’s advertising regulatory body sues Meta over “unsanctioned” adverts
A US$68 million lawsuit has been filed against Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria over unregulated advertising targeting Nigeria markets online.
MRA acknowledged for its decades of FOI advocacy
At the inaugural World Development Information Day Lecture held in Nigeria, Media Rights Agenda wins award for its ardent advocacy on the use of the Freedom of Information Act.
MRA tells Nigerian government: Investigate attacks against journalists, prosecute and punish perpetrators
MRA programme director, Ayode Longe, urges government to develop and adopt robust mechanisms to protect journalists.
Police arrest journalist in attempt to force retraction
Nigerian broadcast journalist Dare Akogun is detained by police in Ilorin State, Nigeria, as a means to force him to retract statement he allegedly made implicating a state government official.
MRA submits information request to Nigeria’s broadcasting regulator
Using the country’s Freedom of Information Act, Media Rights Agenda requests Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission to provide information on what it is owed by state and privately owned broadcasters.
Stringent bail conditions hinder release of journalist
Although Nigerian journalist Olamilekan Hammed is granted bail, he remains behind bars because of the hefty bail set by the High Court in Ogun State.