Memorandum on the Broadcasting Regulatory Framework in Nigeria

A strong and effective regulatory framework is crucial for the proper functioning of the broadcast media in Nigeria's democratic and electoral processes. The aim...

HARMONIZE PROVISIONS OF THE ELECTORAL BILL 2021 TO REFLECT WISHES OF NIGERIANS – EUSDGN

29th September 2021 Distinguished Senator (Dr.) Kabiru Gaya Chairman, Senate Committee on INEC National Assembly Three Arms Zone FCT, Abuja Nigeria   Dear Senator Gaya, A CLARION CALL TO HARMONIZE PROVISION OF THE...

Deepening Voter Education: IMS/IPC Media Engagement on Anambra State Governorship Election

The Institute for Media and Society (IMS) and the International Press Centre (IPC), implementing partners of Component 4, Support to Media, under the European...

TWITTER BAN: FG Should Discontinue Course of Action

The Institute for Media and Society, IMS, has observed with great concern, the suspension imposed on Twitter, the microblogging and social networking platform. It...
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Towards The Review Of The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC)ACT

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act is the main legislation governing broadcasting in Nigeria. It was first enacted in 1992 and later amended in...

Broadcast Media Coverage of 2019 Edition – Oct-Dec 2018

In 2018, the Institute for Media and Society (IMS) established a Media Monitoring activity as part of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance...

Attack On Media Houses and Journalists Portends Greater Danger

The Institute for Media and Society, IMS, has noted with great worry, the unleashing of terror on media organisations and the wanton destruction of...

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World Press Freedom Day 2024: Outcome Document from Commemoration Activity

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Media Support Groups Mark 2024 World Press Freedom Day, Urge Governments to Protect Media...

LAGOS, Thursday, May 2, 2024: Four human rights and media support organizations have called on Federal and State Governments to take urgent measures to...

March 2024 MEiN Report

The March 2024 MEiN analysis showed that attacks dominated media stories (57%), with judicial actions making up the remaining 43%. Security agencies and non-state...

FG Commits to Press Freedom and Sector Reform as EU-SDGN Partners engage Minister of...

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to press freedom and the reform of the information and broadcasting sector in Nigeria. The Minister of Information...

February 2024 MEiN Report

The MEiN analysis for February 2024 highlighted the prevalence of themes such as attacks and judicial actions in news stories. Attacks emerged as the...

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