Tag: Press Freedom
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2025 World press freedom: NUJ FCT advocates ethical use of AI in journalism
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, today joined media professionals across the globe to commemorate the 2025 World Press Freedom Day with a strong appeal for the ethical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism.
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We will not gag the press – FG assures
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to creating a conducive environment for journalists and the media profession in the country.
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House of Reps to review laws restricting press freedom
The Nigerian House of Representatives has said it would review laws and practices restricting press freedom and the ability of the media to carry out its constitutional role in the country.
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Press freedom not license to fake news – Minister
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, says press freedom is not a license for practitioners to spread fake news, misinformation and disinformation.
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Press Freedom Day: NGE salutes journalists working under harsh economic conditions
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has lauded journalists working under the current harsh economic conditions in the country.
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World Press Freedom Day: FG restates commitment to protect rights of journalists
As the world celebrates the 2024 World Press Freedom Day, the Federal Government has restated its commitment to protect the rights of journalists and promote responsible journalism in the country.
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Press freedom: Tinubu charged on protection of journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil his administration’s plan and agenda on safety measures and mechanisms for media practitioners and workers in Nigeria.
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Press freedom: At Wits, TNG Editor proposes novel media funding
Editor of TheNewsGuru.com (TNG), Mr Ediri Oyibo has appealed to donor funders to look beyond their present funding models to include supporting capital or running costs for media houses.
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World Press Freedom Day: NGE raises alarm over state of media freedom in Nigeria
As the world marks the World Press Freedom Day today, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that the inalienable right to access and disseminate information through an independent press is under attack, and called for urgent need to protect the media, adding democracy is in danger when a free press is threatened.
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Seven journalists killed, 300 violations recorded under Buhari-led govt
A 2021 press freedom report has revealed that the media industry recorded seven unresolved killings, 300 violations, affecting about 500 journalists, media workers, and media houses in Nigeria under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The report released by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),…