Media Outlet Fresh Insight Date of first publication 15/02/2024 Date of Latest Change 15/02/2024
3. Public Service Media
3.1. Public Service Media Mission, Governance and Independence
The Media Outlet shall describe its public service mission and the legal instrument on which it is based. It shall describe its governance structure, including the role of all relevant governance bodies or organisations (for example, regulator, supervisory board, government/parliament role). It shall state how its financial income is generated and what proportion of its financial resources are totally or partially provided by public funds. It shall state if both external and internal governance measures guarantee its editorial independence.
Is the Media Outlet a Public Service Media?
YesWhat is the public service mission for which it is responsible?
To be a Watchdog Media Organization that not only exposes corruption and sharp practices, but also provide detailed information to the public to help shape informed public opinion.
Is this governed by legislation?
YesWhat law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?
Chapter 2, Section 22 of the Nigeria 1999 Constitution as amended.
Provide a reference URL here.
https://nigerian-constitution.com/chapter-2-section-22-obligation-of-the-mass-media/
What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?
We belong to the following Professional Media Organizations
1) Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ)
2) Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP)
3) Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ)
1) Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ)
2) Association of Kwara Online Media Practitioners (ASKOMP)
3) Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ)
How is income generated?
1) Advert Patronage
2) Grant and Partnership
2) Grant and Partnership
What portion of income is public funds?
None.