7th May 2026
Research launch: Safety of Women Journalists in Ghana and Nigeria
Meet the researchers who will map the physical, digital and mental safety of women journalists across Nigeria and Ghana.
22nd April 2026
Cuts, threats of sanctions and donations | The PMA Briefing
Media freedom concerns grow in Nigeria as threats to RTV SLO’s licence fee emerge. BBC plans 10% job cuts, and NPR secures a record donation.
28th January 2026
UNESCO IPDC supports two 2026 projects with PMA
PMA has been awarded two project funds through UNESCO’s IPDC, a specialised UN committee for media development.
29th July 2025
Urgent calls for action | The PMA Briefing
Warnings over Gaza journalists’ welfare as ORF faces an interference claim, Nigeria eyes broadcast reforms, RTVC expands culture, and more.
15th June 2023
Investigative Journalism in Sub-Saharan Africa
Investigative Journalism in Sub Saharan Africa: staying up to date on the most recent technologically driven investigative tactics.
24th April 2023
Channels TV fined by NBC
A number of civil society groups have sued the Nigerian broadcast regulator after Channels TV was fined N5 million.
20th March 2023
Nigeria Election: Threats, sanctions, and disinformation
In the run up to the 2023 presidential election, journalists in Nigeria had already started to highlight safety concerns to the CPJ.
15th May 2020
Global Call Out: COVID-19 takes its toll on independent media
It is essential that citizens have access to accurate, timely and independent news and information during crises and emergencies. Yet despite the current pandemic, journalists and media outlets face mounting threats in fulfilling this critical role.
6th July 2017
Digital switchover in Nigeria hits another speed bump
Nigeria’s journey towards digital transition has faltered once more after missing another deadline. But the country aims to continue steps towards a digital future with a slower, phased switchover.
10th March 2017
Nigeria ’s broadcasting commission clamps down on licence fees
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to broadcasters with outstanding licence fees, threatening them with sanctions and shutdown if they do not comply.






