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Friday, 28 September 2012 05:22 |
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As Freedom of Information advocates around the world today celebrate the 10th International Right to Know Day, Right to Know (R2K), Nigeria expresses concern at the slow pace of compliance with, and implementation of the FOI Act in Nigeria and calls for greater commitment to the provisions of this legislation by government and public institutions.
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Monday, 28 May 2012 00:00 |
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INTRODUCTION
A training workshop for investigative journalists and the press on the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2011 was organised from May 20 to 22, 2012, at the Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna. The training organised by the Right to Information Initiative (R2K), Nigeria, the Forum of African Investigative Reporters (FAIR), and the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), was supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA).
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Monday, 21 May 2012 00:00 |
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Continuing with its on-going public enlightenment campaign on the Freedom of Information (FOIA) 2011, The Right to Know Initiative (R2K) and the Open Society Justice Initiative, with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), has today, released the translation of the FOI Act into two other major Nigerian languages, Yoruba and Igbo.
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Thursday, 15 March 2012 00:00 |
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As part of its on-going public enlightenment campaign on the FOI Act 2011, The Right to Know Initiative (R2K) and the Open Society Justice Initiative, with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), has today, released the first in a series of local Nigerian language text of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011 and related information, education and communication publications for widespread public dissemination.
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having been on the Order Paper of both Chambers of the National Assembly through three Parliamentary Sessions and over 11 years, the Freedom of Information Bill once again stands on the verge of being passed by the current Parliament. The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Freedom of Information Bill on February 24, 2011 while the Senate passed it on March 16, 2011... Read more>>
The Nigerian Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011 affects everyone, every issue, and every aspect of daily life. Freedom of Information is the foundation for open system of governance in Nigeria. It is important to the healthy functioning of our society and would directly impact the quality of life of people residing in Nigeria. Click here for details..
