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  • Nigerian Films Must Meet Global Criteria To Qualify For Oscars — NFVCB ED

    Hussaini stressed that entering an award scheme like the Oscars requires deliberate effort and long-term planning.The post Nigerian Films Must Meet Global Criteria To Qualify For Oscars — NFVCB ED appeared first on Channels Television.

    Channels TelevisionChannels TelevisionBy Donatus Anichukwueze#oscars elegibility #international feature film #nollywood
  • Gov. Lawal unveils 50 buses for Zamfara commuters

    Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday unveiled 50 brand-new 18-seater buses for the Zamfara State Transport Company, ZTC, describing the move as a fulfilment of his administration’s promise and a legacy for the state.

    Daily Nigerian NewsDaily Nigerian NewsBy Ibrahim Ramalan#news #newsletter
  • Electricity Act: We Are Still Committed To Decentralised Market — States

    The State governments, under the aegis of Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy (FOCPEN), have dismissed claims that they were backpedalling from their commitment to ensure a decentralised and reliable power supply in the country.

    LeadershipLeadershipBy Leadership News#electricity act #news
  • Tinubu Tasks South-East Leaders On Michael Okpara’s Political Ideology

    ‎President Bola Tinubu has tasked South-East political leaders to emulate the ideologies and legacies of the late premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Micheal Okpara. The minister of Works, David Umahi, said Tinubu told him this when he inaugurated the retrofitted Michael...

    LeadershipLeadershipBy Leadership News#news
  • FCTA rehabilitating 40 schools, will touch health, other sectors – Wike

    The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday disclosed plans by the FCT Administration to start the total rehabilitation of not less than 40 schools across the nation’s capital.

    Daily PostDaily PostBy Seun Opejobi#news #wike #fcta
  • Boko Haram once nominated Buhari as negotiator; Chibok ‘scar’ will die with me – Jonathan

    By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said on Friday that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari to represent them in negotiations with the federal government when his administration explored dialogue as a...

    Vanguard NewsVanguard News#news #jonathan
  • Bandits Abduct Woman, Two Children Near Senator’s Residence In Kogi

    By Alebiowu Kehinde Armed bandits stormed Bareke in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, kidnapping a woman and her two children in a brazen early morning assault...

    IndependentngIndependentngBy Alebiowu Kehinde#news #insecurity #kidnapping
  • NTT DATA certified as a Best Place to Work and Best Place to Work for Women for the second year in a row

    NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – NTT DATA, the global leader in IT services, has once again been recognized among the Best Places to Work in the USA and earned the distinction of Best Place to Work for Women for 2025.

    InfostrideInfostrideBy Quyen N#media outreach newswire #press release #newswire
  • Court Gives Police 48 Hours To Justify Journalist Fejiro’s Detention Over Posts Referring To Oborevwori As “Governor Amuneke Of Delta State”

    The ultimatum was given by the Federal High Court in Asaba, Delta State.

    ToriToriBy Thandiubani#fejiro oliver #tega oghenedoro
  • Tekno unviled as brand ambassador in NNL sponsorship deal

    Africa’s biggest iGaming brand, a betting company is raising the stakes in Nigeria. Days after announcing a ₦494 million Locker Room Bonus sponsorship for the Nigeria National League (NNL), the ... The post Tekno unviled as brand ambassador in NNL sponsorship deal appeared first...

    Blueprint NewspapersBlueprint NewspapersBy Admin I#sports

Business Newspapers in Nigeria (NG)

Online newspapers and news sites in Nigeria in category Business

  • Business News covers the latest developments in Nigeria’s business and financial sectors. The website features analysis of market trends, company profiles, and government economic policies.
  • Nairametrics is Nigeria’s leading platform for business news, market data, and economic analysis. It offers comprehensive coverage of the Nigerian financial sector, policy updates, and investment insights.
  • Nigeria CommunicationsWeek is a leading Nigerian news outlet that covers the telecommunications and ICT sectors. It provides industry news, trends, analysis, and insights into Nigeria’s tech landscape.

Media environment summary for Nigeria

Overview: Nigeria's media environment is one of the most vibrant in Africa, with a mix of government-owned and privately-run outlets. However, press freedom is frequently challenged by government regulations, harassment of journalists, and restrictive laws.

Independent Media: While Nigeria has numerous independent media organizations, journalists often face censorship, intimidation, and even arrest for reporting on sensitive issues such as corruption and insecurity.

Regulations and Censorship: The government has been known to use regulatory bodies like the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines, suspend licenses, and restrict critical media coverage. Social media regulations are also tightening, with laws proposed to control online speech.

Economic Challenges: Financial constraints, declining advertising revenue, and high operational costs pose significant challenges to media sustainability. Many independent outlets rely on international funding to survive.

Journalist Safety: Nigerian journalists face threats ranging from legal persecution to physical violence. Cases of attacks on journalists by security forces or political actors are common, and in many instances, perpetrators go unpunished.

Digital Media and Social Networks: Despite restrictions, digital media and social networks remain essential tools for investigative journalism and citizen reporting. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp play a crucial role in information dissemination.

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