Tag: ECOWAS Court Directs Amendment of NPC Act To Safeguard Freedom of Expression
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ECOWAS Court Directs Amendment of NPC Act To Safeguard Freedom of Expression
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has requested the Nigerian government amend specific sections of the Nigerian Press Council Act of 1992. The order aims to bring the Act in line with international standards that endorse free, pluralistic, and professional journalism. This decision comes after two Nigerian journalists filed a lawsuit against the government,…