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Nigeria: Authorities must investigate attacks on journalists covering protests, ensure their safety
Over 30 journalists faced attacks or interference covering recent #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstrations<br />
Africa: Nigeria

IPI welcomes acquittal of Nigerian journalist on cybercrime charges
CybercrimeSLAPPs
Nigeria must act further to end abuse of Cybercrimes Act to target journalists
Nigeria

IPI Africa 2023 Press Freedom Monitoring Report
Journalist SafetyPress Freedom
Impunity for attacks on the press continues; positive legislative and judicial developments offer hope
Africa: Nigeria, Republic of Congo, Somalia

Africa Media Monitoring May 2024: Threats to press freedom in Nigeria, Uganda and Somalia
Journalist SafetyPress Freedom
Journalists targeted through cybercrime law in Nigeria, others assaulted and detained in Uganda and Somalia
Africa: Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda

Podcasts & Videos

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IPI World Congress goes to vibrant Abuja (June 21 to 23)
Learn more about Nigeria's dynamic media landscape - join us at the IPI World Congress 2018
Nigeria

Event

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21.06.2018

At #IPIWoCo, Wole Soyinka offers hope for greater press freedom in Nigeria
IPI World Congress
Nobel-Prize-winning author offers strong defence of free speech in address to Congress participants
Nigeria
19.06.2018

Good journalism matters, Nigeria president says at IPI Congress
IPI World Congress
IPI Chair calls for release of Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri as Congress opens in Abuja
Nigeria
19.06.2018

#StrongerTogether: IPI director’s World Congress address
IPI World Congress
IPI Executive Director Barbara Trionfi underscored importance of solidarity in the media community for the future of journalism
Nigeria
13.05.2018

IPI World Congress 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria (June 21 to 23)
IPI World Congress
Annual event to focus on role of quality media in building strong societies
Nigeria

IPI Global Network

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Discrimination against women journalists in Nigeria takes many forms
Change must start from within the profession and the industry, IPI member Tawa Yusuf says
Africa: Nigeria

Nigerian journalism remains vibrant, despite challenges
IPI Board interview: Raheem Adedoyin on the crisis of funding for independent journalism in Nigeria and the need to support independent journalism in Africa.
Nigeria

IPI mourns death of former Executive Board Chair Lateef Jakande
Jakande established several journalism institutions in Nigeria
Nigeria

IPI mourns the death of Executive Board Member Wada Maida
Maida contributed to the growth of journalism in Nigeria
Nigeria

Reports

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Press Freedom in Nigeria
IPI Africa Press Freedom Monitoring: October 2022

Alerts

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15.03.2024
1 case

Nigeria intelligence agency detains journalist Segun Olatunji
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Arrest/detention/charges: Arrest/without charges
Africa: Nigeria
17.02.2024
3 cases

Political party members assault journalists, damage work equipment
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack on journalists, media infrastructure/offices
Africa: Nigeria
23.02.2024
1 case

Soldiers arrest and assault journalist Dele Fasan
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Arrest/detention/charges: Arrest/detention
Africa: Nigeria