Enhancing Press Freedom in Nigeria

May 19, 2024 · 41m 30s
Enhancing Press Freedom in Nigeria
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On Friday, May 3rd, 2023, the world celebrated Press Freedom Day. While the celebrations have come and gone, emerging stories from Nigeria serve as a stark reminder of the harrowing...

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On Friday, May 3rd, 2023, the world celebrated Press Freedom Day. While the celebrations have come and gone, emerging stories from Nigeria serve as a stark reminder of the harrowing experiences journalists face in the line of duty.

In one of the stories, Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with an online news medium,  Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), was arrested by police authorities following his investigative report on alleged  corruption in the award of contracts.

The importance of press freedom cannot be overemphasized. 

How can we ensure that journalists continue to perform their primary role of information dissemination without harassment? How can we find a balance between upholding press freedom and ensuring accountability? 

Here, we look at the challenges faced by journalists in Nigeria and explored potential solutions.
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Author Njideka Maduka
Organization NJ
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