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Journalists in Imo State have been battling increased harassment, arrests, assaults and lawsuits from state actors.

According to the coalition, Mr Bello had raised alarms about a payroll racket dating back to 2017, when he alleged ...

The 2025 Awards will recognise exceptional reporting in eight categories.

Badeggi FM Radio Station sued the Niger State Government five days after its forced closure on 5 August

In the CJID report, Imo State was ranked 37th ( last) out of 36 states, including FCT, with a dismal ...

In the CJID report, Imo State was ranked 37th ( last) out of 36 states, including FCT, with a dismal ...

Following the governor’s illegal directive, the state government has also marked the building housing the radio station and its management ...

CJID said the report is anchored on two core indices: enablers — elements that promote press freedom and civic expression ...

Mr Olorunyomi described openness as a moral and democratic imperative, not merely a technical or academic concern.

Between December 2023 and November 2024, 48 cases of press freedom violations were perpetrated by security agents, the Index said.

"At its heart, this Index is about protecting the democratic values that allow people to speak, organise, and hold power ...

For newsrooms to thrive in this volatile landscape, the Publisher of PREMIUM TIMES, Dapo Olorunyomi, said it is necessary for ...

Mr Olorunyomi noted the challenges, ranging from shrinking funding, digital disruption, lack of resources, declining trust, intimidation, media capture, and ...

The Global Shapers Community is an Initiative of the World Economic Forum.

The visit, which came on the eve of Mr Olorunyomi’s scheduled public lecture at Ajayi Crowther University, was a gesture ...

The public lecture is expected to attract students, journalists, scholars, and members of the public interested in the role of ...

For decades, the extractive industries have been the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, generating substantial revenues, creating jobs, and funding national ...

“It affected my interest in reporting stories that held the school accountable,” Ms Oguadimma said. “Now I mostly cover regular ...

Meaningful advocacy must lead to measurable outcomes, such as improved enforcement, policy reform, and verifiable reductions in methane emissions.

Their arrest followed the publication of a two-part investigation alleging financial mismanagement and the commissioning of uncompleted projects at the ...

This workshop is about closing the gap between emissions disclosure and real accountability

The CJID also brought a gender lens to the conversation, highlighting the disproportionate risks female journalists face both offline and ...

He emphasised that finance plays a crucial role in building Nigeria’s green economy,

As Executive Director, Mr Babatunde will spearhead CJID's strategic direction, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi.