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By Dayo Emmanuel A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly to adopt clear, unambiguous provisions mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results, while also calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately release the timetable for the 2027 general elections in line with the Electoral Act 2022. The groups made the call at a …

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By Christiana Gabriel Journalists for Christ (JFC), a fellowship of Christian journalists and allied media professionals, began the year with a reflective and forward-looking maiden fellowship on Saturday, January 17, 2026, urging members to embrace what was described as a “Zacchaeus moment”, a conscious restart in faith, character, and professional practice. The session, themed “RESTART: The “Zacchaeus Moment,” blended spiritual …

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Women journalists and media executives across Nigeria have called for renewed efforts to promote professionalism, gender inclusion, and stronger visibility for women in political reporting. This call came at a one-day consultative session organized by the International Press Centre (IPC) in collaboration with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the European Union, under the EU Support …

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To mark the 14th anniversary of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, with support from the European Union, will play host to a high-level Media and Civil Society Roundtable on Friday, 30th May, 2025, in Abuja. The event, part of the EU’s Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase II (EU-SDGN II), aims to …

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The International Press Centre (IPC) is set to hold the fifth edition of its Election Multi-Stakeholders’ Dialogue series in Yola, Adamawa State, on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The event will bring together up to 70 key electoral stakeholders to discuss the critical theme, “Rebuilding Trust in the Electoral Processes, Institutions, and Elections.” Building on previous editions in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, …

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The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), key partners in the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EUSDGNII) project, will hold two significant virtual events. These events aim to enhance the media’s role in Nigeria’s electoral processes. The first event, a roundtable on “Issues, Trends, and Challenges in Coverage of the Electoral …

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The Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) is set to host a two-day event in Abuja on June 26 and 27, focusing on “Dealing with Contemporary Salient Issues in the Electoral Process.” The event aims to address contentious issues arising from recent elections and discuss tactics and strategies to resolve them. Professor Samuel G. Egwu will present on contemporary electoral …

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On Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, around 1:40 pm two men in mufti, who eventually identified themselves as officers of the Nigeria Police Force approached one of the staff members of the International Press Centre, IPC, right at the entrance to the office’s premises at Dideolu Estate, Ogba, Lagos-Nigeria. In a release signed by Melody Akinjiyan, Press Freedom Officer, IPC, the …

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The Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Mr. Edetaen Ojo has expressed grave concern over the persistent assaults on journalists and freedom of expression in Nigeria. Addressing participants at the event organised to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day 2024 held at the International Press Centre Lagos yesterday,  Ojo highlighted, “The culture of impunity is what we really need …

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By Immanuel O. Adeyomoye The International Press Center (IPC), a media NGO, recently organized a day-long media/Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) roundtable in Abuja. The event, held at the Hawthorn Suites, Abuja, on Tuesday, January 23rd, aimed to reassess the role of critical stakeholders in rebuilding trust in electoral processes and institutions. Welcoming participants from the media and civil society, Mr. …

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