FG Launches Digital Platform to Boost Tourism, Creative Industries
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has launched a digital platform to attract investment into Nigeria’s tourism and creative industries, targeting a $100bn contribution to the economy and more than three million jobs by 2030. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja during the […]
IPC Mourns Former GOCOP President Dotun Oladipo
By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos, has paid tribute to former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, Dotun Oladipo, who was laid to rest on Friday. In a statement, the Centre describes Oladipo as a committed journalism professional, media development advocate and strong supporter of ethical journalism, professional standards […]
NILDS DG Pledges Democracy Radio’s Return to Terrestrial
By Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has pledged to return Democracy Radio to terrestrial broadcasting. Professor Sulaiman gave the assurance in Abuja, while introducing the station to NILDS staff during an Open House programme. According to a statement by the DG’s Media Adviser, […]
Most Nigerian Newsrooms Adopt AI Without Clear Policies – Study
By Chinedu Echianu Most newsrooms in Nigeria are using artificial intelligence (AI) without formal policies to guide its application, raising concerns over accuracy, confidentiality, editorial accountability and the safety of journalists and their sources. This was disclosed by the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Safer-Media Initiative, Peter Iorter, at the official presentation of […]
NOA Strengthens Digital Strategy Against Misinformation
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to leveraging digital platforms to provide Nigerians with timely, accurate, and verified information on government policies, programmes, and activities. The Director-General made this known while receiving a delegation from the National Digital Command and Policy Intelligence (NDCPI) […]
NOA Boss Pledges Stronger Staff Welfare, Reforms
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving staff welfare, strengthening capacity building, and driving institutional reforms to enhance service delivery across the Agency. Speaking during a staff engagement meeting at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja, Issa-Onilu said investing in employees’ welfare, training, and […]
Customs Says Communication Drives Trust, Trade Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says strategic communication is key to building public trust, improving compliance and driving successful trade reforms. A statement on Satueday by the Service says the declaration was made at the opening of the 2026 Nigeria Customs Service Public Relations Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The statement […]
Senate Gains Support On Social Media Offices Bill
By Anayo Akwitti A proposal to compel global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country has received strong backing from stakeholders at a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security. The hearing focused on a bill sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North) seeking […]
NILDS, MTN Push for Stronger Industry Role in Digital Lawmaking
By Zainab Bakare The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has called on telecommunication companies to take a more active role in shaping Nigeria’s digital policies and laws, warning that legislation developed without adequate stakeholder input often requires repeated amendments. The Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, made the call at a two-day […]
Court Challenges FCCPC Authority Over Telecom Licensing
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) cannot issue telecommunications licences, raising fresh questions about the legal status of five firms it approved under its Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa delivered the judgment on Monday […]