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John Chiahemen alleges false and libelous allegations against him over Gotel Expatriates

January 21, 2020 - by Personal Opinion - Leave a Comment

My attention has been drawn to a publication in The News/PM News and Sahara Reporters online news sites, both of January 16, 2020, captioned ‘On the matter of Gotel Expatriates’ (“the publication”).In the publication, Paul Ibe, the Media Adviser to Gotel’s Founder, His Excellency AtikuAbubakar, made some false and libelous allegations against my person to which I am compelled to respond in order to correct the misrepresentations and misinformation contained therein.

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Nigeria: FG seeks end to monopoly of sports broadcasting

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 - by Innocent Senyo - Leave a Comment

The Federal Government has prohibited exclusivity rights in broadcasting sporting events in the country.

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Nigeria: Minister directs NBC to implement measures to re-position broadcast industry, create jobs

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 - by Press Release

Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to immediately implement measures aimed at re-positioning the broadcast industry with a view to sanitizing the industry, creating jobs, promoting local content, boosting the advert industry and bringing the broadcast industry up to par with the best practices from around the world.

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Lagos NUJ felicitates with members at New Year

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 - by Press Release

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, felicitates with Journalists in Lagos, for the grace to witness year 2020.

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Nigeria: Journalists want media regulation to curb unethical practices

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 - by News Agency Of Nigeria

Journalists from the South West zone of Nigeria have called for effective regulation of the media to checkmate unethical and unprofessional conducts of practitioners and media organisations in the country.

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Nigeria: MRA seeks policies that ensure safety of journalists

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 - by Press Release

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Nigerian Government to adopt and implement policies and laws instituting preventive measures aimed at eliminating or reducing attacks against journalists and ensuring routine but diligent prosecution of perpetrators of attacks against journalists.

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President Buhari congratulates Dotun Oladipo on 50th birthday

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 - by Staff Reporter

WorldStage Newsonline– President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday joined the media in celebrating the 50th birthday anniversary of renowned journalist and communication consultant, Dotun Oladipo, wishing him long life, good health and more wisdom in projecting the nation.

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Nigeria: FG advocates regulation of Social Media to curb lawlessness – Garba Shehu

December 9, 2019December 10, 2019 - by Staff Reporter

Malam Garba Shehu, Presidential media aide said on Monday that the Federal Government is not against free speech.

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Minister announces measures to strengthen NBC, punish hate broadcasts

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 - by Press Release

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced plans to take the necessary measures for the amendment of the Act establishing the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to align the regulator with the current realities in the broadcasting industry.

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Minister to NUJ: Lead the campaign to rid social media of fake news, hate speech

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 - by Press Release

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to lead the ongoing efforts to rid the social media of fake news and hate speech