Tag: #MediaEthics
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NUJ SUMMIT IN TARABA CALLS FOR ENHANCED MEDIA SAFETY, ETHICS, AND DIGITAL MODERNIZATION TO DRIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) concluded its 2025 National Media Summit on November 18, 2025, in Jalingo, Taraba State, championing urgent reforms in media safety, ethics, and digital innovation under the theme “Strengthening Media Resilience for National Development.” The summit convened journalists, scholars, government officials, security experts, and civil society advocates nationwide. Highlighting challenges…
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JOURNALISTS URGED TO PRIORITISE SKILLS, REJECT BROWN ENVELOPES FOR ETHICAL REPORTING
Media professionals at the recent Business, Economy and Financial Reporting Training for Journalists, organised by Premium Times Academy and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Abuja, called for journalists to focus on capacity building to deepen their skills and avoid unethical practices like accepting brown envelopes. Mr. Idris Akinbajo, Managing Editor of Premium Times,…
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CHAIRMAN OF NSC CALLS ON SPORTS JOURNALISTS TO PRIORITIZE TRUTH AND UNITY
At the 60th anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in Abuja, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko urged sports journalists to avoid sensationalism and focus on accurate reporting. He stressed that media credibility directly impacts national unity and the growth of sports in Nigeria. Dikko reminded reporters that speed must never trump truth in…
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NIGERIAN MEDIA URGED TO UPHOLD ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM TO SHAPE NATIONAL VALUES
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have called on journalists to embrace the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to positively project Nigeria’s core values and image. This appeal was made during the inaugural Press Week hosted by the NAN-NUJ Chapel in Abuja, themed “The Place of the…
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UNICEF TRAINS 60+ NORTHWEST JOURNALISTS ON ETHICAL CHILD RIGHTS REPORTING
Ethical reporting is key to protecting children’s dignity and fostering peace in Nigeria. UNICEF and the Federal Ministry of Information held a two-day training in Kano to equip over 60 journalists with skills for responsible child-focused reporting. Rahama Farah emphasized avoiding sensationalism, safeguarding vulnerable children, and building media credibility as vital for community trust and…
