MEDIA URGED TO COMPLEMENT AND HELP DRIVE THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS – Hon. Bako The media has been urged to complement and help drive the multi-process democratic development as we approach the 2015 general elections. The Hon. Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Hon. Ben Bako made the statement today, Monday, September 15, 2014 …
June 9, 2014 The Editor, The Nation on Sunday, 27B Fatai Atere Way, Matori, Lagos RE: JONATHAN’S WAR AGAINST THE MEDIA The attention of the Nigerian Press Council has been drawn to The Nation on Sunday’s editorial of June 8, 2014, titled “Jonathan’s war against the media” where it was …
PRESS RELEASE The Council expresses concern over the recent reported stoppage of the distribution of major newspapers and harassment of vendors across the country. The Council appreciates the explanation of the Ministry of Defence that the action was because of security concern, and advises that the military should avoid any action that could cast …
THURSDAY, MAY 8TH Council trains 3 blind persons, 10 workers on e-library MAY 8, 2014 5:53 AM0 COMMENTSVIEWS: ABUJA – The Nigeria Press Council (NPC) said three blind men and 10 other workers benefited from its e-library training. The Acting Executive Secretary of the council, Mr Nnamdi Njemanze, told the News Agency of Nigeria …
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Press Council advises Nigerian journalists to adhere to code of ethics MAY 4, 2014 3:30 PM0 COMMENTSVIEWS: ABUJA – The Nigeria Press Council (NPC) on Saturday in Abuja urged journalists to adhere to the ethics of their profession in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. The advice is contained in a statement signed by …
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NIGERIAN PRESS COUNCIL NO: 26 BISSAU STREET, WUSE ZONE 6, P.M.B 377 GARKI, ABUJA TEL: 09-6233004, 09-6233005 INVITATION TO TENDER The Nigerian Press Council in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme under its Democratic Governance for Development project (DGD) invites applications from reputable and interested Contractors with relevant experience and good track records of …
COMMUNIQUE ON THE FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION ON THE INCORPORATION OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN THE UNESCO MODEL CURRICULUM FOR DOMESTICATION FOR IMPROVED JOURNALISM EDUCATION IN NIGERIA HELD AT THE CHELSEA HOTEL LTD, WUSE II, ABUJA, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2013. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the incorporation of Democratic Governance Issues in the UNESCO …
The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communications, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, has called for the need for mutual understanding and co-operation between the media and security agencies. The Hon. Commissioner made the call at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State while declaring open a two day sensitization workshop for journalists on Conflicts and Crises Reporting organized by the Nigerian Press …
The Nigerian Press Council, with the support of the Bauchi State Government, organised a two-day workshop at Zaranda Hotels, Bauchi, from September 10 – 11, 2013 to sensitize journalists on their role in Conflicts and Crises Reporting. It was declared open by the Bauchi State Commissioner for Information, Engr. Mohammed Dhamina, represented by Mr. …
PRESS STATEMENT PRESS COUNCIL NOT FOR GAGGING THE PRESS The attention of the Nigerian Press Council has been drawn to the editorial of The Punch of Tuesday, July 30, 2013 titled ‘Back to dictatorship through Press Council’, which to say the least is a cocktail of half truth, misrepresentations of facts and in some portions …
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