MRA Calls on NBC to Rescind N5 Million Fines on TV Station and Three Pay TV Platforms

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to rescind its decision to impose fines of N5 million each on a television station and three pay TV platforms for allegedly undermining Nigeria’s national security by carrying documentaries on banditry in Nigeria, saying the regulator’s action is wrong and unjustifiable in a…

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A World in Crisis Needs both Trade and Aid

By UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and International Trade Centre Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton We are in the toughest period the world economy has faced since the creation of the multilateral system more than three-quarters of a century ago. A quadruple shock of COVID, climate change, conflict and cost-of-living has undone years…

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Africa Needs Inclusive Developmental Projects-Trade Minister

The Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, pleaded, Wednesday in Marrakech, for the implementation of “structuring and inclusive” development projects in all African countries. These projects are able to strengthen African industrial, energy, food and health sovereignty, explained Mr. Mezzour in a statement to MAP, on the sidelines of the opening of the 14th…

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Book Review: Pantami’s Grand Exposés on Cybersecurity and Datafication of Society

By Yushau A. Shuaib I have always admired the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami for his solid intellection and painstaking understanding of his brief in public service, alongside his charismatic and pragmatic efforts in governance. As a pioneer in government, defining the frontiers of a new future for our…

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The True Spirit of June 12

By Faith Berewa It didn’t really come as a surprise right? That it was EVEN contemplated and became a subject of public discourse exposed the dangerous trajectory the nation is headed. And, it was discussed with the President, BEFORE IT WAS HONKERED down the throats of Nigerians exposes the extent national unity and cohesion can…

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MRA Calls on Federal Government to Implement ECOWAS Court Judgment in Twitter Ban Suits

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on the Federal Government to immediately take measures to ensure the execution of the judgment of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, which ruled on July 14, 2022 that the indefinite suspension of access to Twitter in Nigeria by Federal Government in June 2021 was unlawful and violated the provisions of…

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