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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting independent media and promoting human rights reporting, backing the launch of CHRICED’s “Make It Count” initiative in Abuja. The initiative was unveiled during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by CHRICED Radio and TV in…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for deeper collaboration between the media and security agencies, describing the partnership as vital to strengthening national security, building public trust, and advancing Nigeria’s nation-building efforts.This is contained in a statement by the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has identified malnutrition, drug abuse, and the unchecked influx of foreigners into Nigeria’s media space as emerging factors contributing to insecurity across the country. Speaking on Friday at the National Security Summit jointly organised by the NUJ and the Department of State Services (DSS)…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the arrest and detention of the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, Olalekan Akindoju, by police officers in Osogbo, describing the incident as unlawful and a threat to press freedom. In a statement issued on Friday by its…
Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Award for Excellence in Service by the Women of Glory Foundation in recognition of her outstanding contributions to society and commitment to humanitarian causes. The award was presented during the foundation’s…
Journalists have been challenged to use ethical, child-centred reporting to help prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and violence, as a five-day capacity-building workshop opened in Abuja. Speaking at the opening of the training, Country Representative of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, Mrs…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called on journalists to strengthen ethical and child-sensitive reporting as part of efforts to address the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The Council made the call at a workshop in Abuja organised in collaboration with the Dallaire…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has congratulated Daily Times on its 100th anniversary, describing the milestone as a remarkable testament to the newspaper’s resilience, relevance and contribution to Nigeria’s media landscape. In a statement marking the centenary celebration, NUJ FCT Chairman, Grace Ike, urged…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on governments at all levels to prioritise policies that promote the full participation of women in governance, leadership and national development. The union made the call during the global community to commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD), a day set aside…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to strengthen journalists’ capacity in data protection and digital security amid rising cyber threats. The collaboration was formalised during a high-level courtesy visit by an NUJ…
