NIGERIA MEDIA COUNCIL ACT
Act · Governance
An Act establishes the Nigeria Press Council to promote press freedom and set standards for journalism ethics. It targets journalists, media organizations, and the public for handling complaints. This ensures a responsible and accountable press in Nigeria.
NIGERIA MEDIA COUNCIL ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Nigeria Press Council as the body for promoting the freedom and responsibility of the press, setting standards for journalism ethics, and handling press-related complaints.
Who Does It Target?
Journalists and media organisations Members of the public making press complaints The Nigeria Press Council management National Broadcasting Commission (for broadcast media)
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Promote a free, ethical, and responsible press in Nigeria by establishing professional standards, handling complaints, and protecting press freedom within a framework of accountability.
Key Features
Council Establishment: Creates the Nigeria Press Council with a mandate for press regulation. Press Freedom: The Council is mandated to protect and promote press freedom. Standards: Prescribes ethical standards for journalism practice. Complaints: Provides a mechanism for resolving complaints against publications.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: Nigerian print and online news media Beneficiaries: Media industry; public; press freedom Funding: Federal Government; press levy
How to Access
Journalists: engage NPC for press credential matters Public: file press complaints with NPC Access the journalism code of ethics from NPC Application method: Engage Nigeria Press Council.
Important Terms
The NPC operates independently of government to protect press freedom Broadcast media is regulated by NBC — different from print/online The Freedom of Information Act supplements press rights to access information
Official Resources
Website: Not publicly available Contact: Nigeria Press Council
Legal Framework
Enacted under Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Operates alongside the Nigeria Press Council Act Cap N128 LFN 2004, the Freedom of Information Act 2011, Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution on freedom of expression and the press, the National Broadcasting Commission Act 1992, and the Defamation Act.