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Freedom of expression most affected civic right in Nigeria

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Freedom of expression remains the most affected civic right in Nigeria, with 172 recorded incidents, according to the 2025 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report released by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ).   The report, titled Silenced Voices, Shrinking Spaces: Civic Freedoms Under Pressure, was reviewed by Media Career Specialist and Founder […]

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DNN FactCheck selected for EU-ECOWAS Technical Support

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DNN FactCheck, the fact-checking and verification platform of Development News Network & Media Foundation, and BONews have been selected to receive specialised technical and technological support by the European Union (EU). The support is under Activity 3.1.6a(1): Support for Fact-Checking Platforms as a Tool to Counter Hate Speech, Disinformation, Fraud and Election-Related Violence under the

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Milestone celebration of brand expert Demola Akinbola

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Thursday, June 25, 2026, was indeed a testament to professional excellence, doggedness, and impact, as renowned brand and reputation management specialist Demola Akinbola marked his 35th year of professional proficiency. The milestone event, held at The Rotary Centre in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, brought together high-calibre figures, including corporate leaders, media executives, and social dignitaries. The

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Oladunjoye, Nweke win Goodluck Jonathan FOI awards

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Journalist and Publisher of BONews Service, Ms Blessing Oladunjoye and  Group Executive Editor of ITREALMS Media Group, Mr Remmy Nweke, have emerged winners in the two categories of the maiden edition of the Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards by the Media Rights Agenda (MRA). The award is to recognise and celebrate journalistic excellence

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Nigerian journalist ranks top in Africa at AIPS Sport Media Awards

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Nigeria had a strong showing on the global stage at the 2026 AIPS Sport Media Awards, with Odimegwu Onwumere earning double recognition. On May 16, 2026, AIPS, at its Congress in Rabat, Morocco, the first in Africa, announced that Onwumere made the competitive global longlist and ranked as the top performer from Africa. Often called

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25 fellows selected for MTN Media Innovation Programme

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Twenty-five media practitioners and digital content creators have been selected for the fifth cohort of the MTN Nigeria Media Innovation Programme (MIP) implemented in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University. The selected fellows, according to a statement by MTN, include: Agbetiloye David Dekunle (Business Insider Africa) Adeniyi Fatima Adetoke (NotJustOk) Adetola

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Oyekanmi appointed LTV GM

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The Director, Strategy Centre, at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Oyekanmi has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Television (LTV). The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, approved the appointment  following the disengagement of the erstwhile General Manager of the station, Mrs. Sola Kosoko.

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Political Correspondents congratulate new Baze University VC

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The National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) has congratulated one of its distinguished members, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, on his appointment as the new Vice Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria. Adeniyi was a former Political Correspondent of The Guardian Newspapers. In a congratulatory message on behalf of the association by the Chairman of the NAPOC

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