World Press Freedom Day 2023
3rd May 2023
Lagos, Nigeria
IMS Calls for Protection of Journalists, Creation of an Enabling Environment, and Safeguarding of Democracy
The Institute for Media and Society, IMS,...
Public Enlightenment Series No 2- Secure Leadership an Essential for Broadcast Regulators Effectiveness
The media sector reform in Nigeria is progressing, with the government actively working to modify various aspects of the media landscape. One area of...
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...
Public Enlightenment Series No 6- Protection of Media Freedom and Expression in Broadcast Industry...
The protection of freedom of expression and media rights is crucial for the proper functioning of a broadcast media system, encompassing industry practices and...
Newspapers and Magazines in Nigeria
S/N
NAME
Location
OWNER
1
The Punch
Lagos
Private
2
Vanguard
Lagos
Private
3
THISDAY
Lagos
Private
4
Daily Sun
Lagos
Private
5
New Telegraph
Lagos
Private
6
The Guardian (Nigeria)
Lagos
Private
7
The Nation
Lagos
Private
8
Leadership
Abuja
Private
9
Daily Trust
Abuja/ Lagos
Private
10
Daily Independent
Lagos
Private
11
Blueprint
Abuja
Private
12
Business Day
Lagos
Private
13
Business Hallmark
Ikeja, Lagos
Private
14
Complete Sports
Lagos State
Private
15
Daily Champion
Lagos
Private
16
Daily Times of Nigeria
Lagos
Private
17
The Hope
Akure
State Govt
18
Nigerian Entertainment Today
Lagos State
Private
19
National...
STAKEHOLDERS’ PRIORITIES IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMMISSION (NBC) ACT.
The Nigerian government is actively involved in reforming the media sector, primarily through the amendment of broadcasting legislation. The Institute for Media and Society...
Public Enlightenment Series No. 3- Vesting The Broadcast Industry Regulator With Full Powers Nigeria
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is the regulatory body responsible for broadcasting in Nigeria. It was established under the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act...
Media Guidelines for Disability-Inclusive Coverage of Elections in Nigeria
The media plays a critical role in Nigeria's democratic governance, providing fair, accurate, ethical, and inclusive coverage of electoral and broader democratic processes. However,...
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...