A United Kingdom-based media platform, Triangle News International Magazine has concluded plans to honour some lawmakers of the ninth National Assembly as part of the 2023 Triangle International Magazine Awards. The publisher of the magazine, Femi Salako stated that the lawmakers were selected based on their outstanding performance and their contributions toward the holistic growth and development of their respective …

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr Olumide Sogunle has pledged the ministry’s unwavering support to the Lagos Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the seamless discharge of its mandate. This was as he congratulated the executive and members of NUJ, Lagos Information, for hosting the 17th edition of the annual Ramadan …

The Federal Government has inaugurated science and technology television. The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological, and innovations in the sector. STI Minister, Dr Adeleke Mamora, who inaugurated the project on Tuesday in Abuja, said the station would educate, entertain …

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is being honoured in earnest as a group of writers and journalists have decided to publish a book about him. According a press statement, 25 prominent journalists and writers from across the country came together to write a book on Prof. Osinbajo. Titled Osinbajo Strides: Defining Moments of an Innovative Leader, it is scheduled to be …

The United States Embassy in Abuja emphasised the necessity of industry-wide interaction with media professionals on Monday in order to establish a framework for combating disinformation in Nigeria. At a two-day “Train-the-Trainers Workshop” on battling false information, which was co-hosted by the US consulate and Mythos Lab, the Public Affairs Counsellor of the US Embassy in Nigeria, Mr Adnan Siddiqi insisted …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcast stations to strictly abide by its broadcast code, the Electoral Act, as well as other existing laws governing the coverage and reportage of the 2023 general elections. This warning comes just days before the 18 March governorship and House of Assembly elections. The Director General of NBC, Balarabe Ilelah gave the warning …

Media monitoring and intelligence have become increasingly important in the digital age. With the vast amount of information available online, media monitoring provides businesses, organizations, and individuals with valuable insights into clients’ media mentions, public opinion, industry trends, competitive media share, media sentiment and emerging issues. However, as the use of media monitoring and intelligence continues to grow, so do the ethical concerns surrounding …

The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has taken a bold step to kickstart the new Ombudsman mechanism with the announcement of a nine-man board of the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the National Ombudsman. According to a statement by the President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), who is also NPO President, Malam Kabiru Yusuf, the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved operational licences for 67 new broadcast outfits, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) said on Thursday in Abuja. NBC Director-General, Balarabe Ilelah said:“President Buhari has approved hundreds of broadcast licences; it is a demonstration of his intrinsic democratic values”, Ilelah stated. According to him, 473 broadcast licences were granted under President Buhari’s administration. “The breakdown of …

The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday elected Hon. Kizito Bonzena as a new Speaker at an emergency sitting of the House. He replaces Rt. Hon. Joseph Albasu Kunini, who reportedly resigned. Bonzena represents Zing State constituency. He was the Chief Whip of the House. The letter of resignation of the former Speaker was read by the Deputy Speaker, …