By Iretomiwa Dele-Yusuff Election observers are essential in ensuring quality and transparent electoral processes. Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said “The progressive improvement in…
The 2023 Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections kicked off on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) deployed 56 observers across 31 states…
State agents in various West African countries are exploiting weak laws and employing advanced technology to spy on and harass journalists. By Adejumo Kabir and Kunle Adebajo When Eti-Inyene Akpan,…
The Coalition for Whistleblower Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) condemns a recent attack on the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) office in Lagos by yet-to-be-identified persons in the strongest terms. Over…
Press Release January 23rd, 2023: The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, in collaboration with the Canadian Funds For local initiative (CFLI), is set to host a Media Freedom Symposium:…
January 16, 2023: The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, in collaboration with the Canadian Funds For Local Initiative (CFLI)), is prepared to train 47 journalists in a two-day workshop…
By Benedicta Akpede “..Every law that constrains democracy, freedom and liberty cannot be sought to be morally legitimate even if they have notional political legitimacy” – Dapo Olorunyomi, Publisher, Premium…
By Osaruonamen Ibizugbe Ahead of the 2023 general elections, political actors across various groups have begun strategizing to ensure timely readiness for the elections, which many believe will greatly impact…
By Olorunyomi Pauline A free press is the cornerstone of a democratic[6] society, and respect for the freedom of expression and the right of the public to access and receive…
