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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END  OF A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ON THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN COMBATING VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA, ORGANISED BY NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL (NPC) IN COLLABORATION WITH FORTE AND HENZ LIMITED, HELD AT JOSTO APARTMENT AND SUITES,  ABUJA ON DECEMBER 16 AND 17, 2021

The Nigerian Press Council (NPC), in collaboration with Forte and Henz Limited, organised a two-day workshop on the Role of the Media in Combating Violent Extremism and Terrorism in Nigeria in Abuja on December 16 and 17, 2021. The workshop, attended by journalists from the six states in the North-Central Zone and Federal Capital Territory, aimed […]

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END  OF A TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ON THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN COMBATING VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA, ORGANISED BY NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL (NPC) IN COLLABORATION WITH FORTE AND HENZ LIMITED, HELD AT JOSTO APARTMENT AND SUITES,  ABUJA ON DECEMBER 16 AND 17, 2021 Read More »

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON “THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN COMBATING VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA” ORGANIZED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH FORTE AND HENZ LIMITED, HELD  BETWEEN 17TH AND 18TH OF NOV, 2021. 

The workshop which was held in SDM Tarven, Ibadan, Oyo State had participants drawn from the six southwest states which are Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ondo Ekiti and Ogun. Declaring the workshop open, the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Press Council, Mr. Francis Nwosu said the workshop was initiated to sensitize professionals on the best approach and ways

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF A TWO DAY WORKSHOP ON “THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN COMBATING VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TERRORISM IN NIGERIA” ORGANIZED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL IN COLLABORATION WITH FORTE AND HENZ LIMITED, HELD  BETWEEN 17TH AND 18TH OF NOV, 2021.  Read More »

COMMUNIQUE OF THE TWO DAY CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON RESPONSIBLE MEDIA COVERAGE OF ELECTIONS ORGANISED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL FACILITATED BY HAMMERSMITH CONSULT LIMITED FROM THURSDAY APRIL 19 – FRIDAY APRIL 20 2018 AT SOLTON HOTEL, AKURE, ONDO STATES

INTRODUCTION: The workshop is aimed at building capacity of Journalists to cover and report election matters responsibly for national development especially as the country approaches another general election next year. To achieve this, the workshop papers focused on the need for balanced reportage, upholding the ethics of Journalism and how to avoid the pitfalls of

COMMUNIQUE OF THE TWO DAY CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP ON RESPONSIBLE MEDIA COVERAGE OF ELECTIONS ORGANISED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL FACILITATED BY HAMMERSMITH CONSULT LIMITED FROM THURSDAY APRIL 19 – FRIDAY APRIL 20 2018 AT SOLTON HOTEL, AKURE, ONDO STATES Read More »

Nigerian Press Council in collaboration with Word and Image Ltd, a firm of communication consultants last week held one-day workshop on “Hate Communication in Nigeria: Identifying Its Roots and Remedies,” at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja.

Nigerian  Press Council in collaboration with Word and Image Ltd, a firm of communication consultants  last week held one-day workshop on “Hate Communication in Nigeria: Identifying Its Roots and Remedies,” at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja.http://greensavannahdiplomaticcable.com/day-hate-communication-was-attacked-in-nigeria/

Nigerian Press Council in collaboration with Word and Image Ltd, a firm of communication consultants last week held one-day workshop on “Hate Communication in Nigeria: Identifying Its Roots and Remedies,” at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja. Read More »

DATA JOURNALISM AND THE QUESTION OF ETHICS: GETTING THE FIGURES AND FACTS RIGHT.

DATA JOURNALISM AND THE QUESTION OF ETHICS: GETTING THE FIGURES AND FACTS RIGHT. By Oliver Uja Introduction Journalism involves gathering, processing and dissemination of information that is of great value and to do this task successfully they must understand the complexities and changing media environment in this era of “information asymmetry”. According to Tom Fries

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POST 2015 ELECTIONS: ASSESSMENT OF ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY INEC

POST 2015 ELECTIONS: ASSESSMENT OF ELECTIONS CONDUCTED BY INEC The 2015 general elections conducted by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) resulted in the election of Gen. Muhannadu Buhari (rtd) of the All Progressive Congress as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His administration was inaugurated on May 29, 2015. Since after the inauguration,

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Editor’s Note

EDITOR’S NOTE TO VOL. 24 This edition of The Press brings you an x-ray of post 2015 elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Some of the views expressed by various bodies, individuals, observers and analysts over what characterised the conduct of the elections. Having identified major challenges as bane to successful and credible

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INVITATION TO TENDER

NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL NO: 26 BISSAU STREET, WUSE ZONE 6, P.M.B 377 GARKI, ABUJA. TEL: 09-6233004, 08136946660, 08136867380.                INVITATION TO TENDER                INTRODUCTION: In furtherance of its development of Media Resource Centre, the Nigerian Press Council invites applications from reputable and interested

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World Press Freedom Day 2013 Celebrations

The Role of Ethics in Combating Impunity and Promoting the Safety of Journalists Presented by SHU’AIBU USMAN LEMAN, NUJ National Secretary at a WORKSHOP ON SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS  organized  as part of activities marking the WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2013 at the Rockview Hotel, Abuja, May 2, 2013… more Ending Impunity and Promoting the Safety of Journalists and Media Workers Paper

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COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ORGANISED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL ON THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN VIOLENCE-FREE ELECTIONS HELD AT NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS PRESS CENTRE, YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE FROM WEDNESDAY, 18 TO THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2015.

  COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ORGANISED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL ON THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN VIOLENCE-FREE ELECTIONS HELD AT NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS PRESS CENTRE, YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE FROM WEDNESDAY, 18 TO THURSDAY, 19  NOVEMBER 2015.   The Nigerian Press Council (NPC), in pursuance of its mandate to enhance professionalism in

COMMUNIQUÉ ON THE TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ORGANISED BY THE NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL ON THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN VIOLENCE-FREE ELECTIONS HELD AT NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS PRESS CENTRE, YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE FROM WEDNESDAY, 18 TO THURSDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2015. Read More »