Media Outlet RegentAfrica Times Date of first publication 27/01/2024 Date of Latest Change 27/01/2024
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 serve as a societal watchdog, inform and educate the general public, put a spotlight on critical developments that impact negatively and positively on people's lives, and bring to the fore issues that are often ignored and voices that are marginalised.
Is this governed by legislation?
YesWhat law or legal instrument specifies its role and responsibilities?
Nigerian Press Council Act, Chapter N128
Provide a reference URL here.
http://new.presscouncil.gov.ng
What are the stakeholders with which it has formal relations, and what is the nature of the relationship?
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
The relationship between the NUJ and the NPC is the fact that the former is the independent union that protects the interests of journalists in the country, defends its freedom and sanctions erring journalists in line with the ethics of the profession; while the latter the NPC is a governmental agency established by law to regulates the activities of the print media in Nigeria.
The relationship between the NUJ and the NPC is the fact that the former is the independent union that protects the interests of journalists in the country, defends its freedom and sanctions erring journalists in line with the ethics of the profession; while the latter the NPC is a governmental agency established by law to regulates the activities of the print media in Nigeria.
How is income generated?
Self generated incomes through independent efforts of owners and marketers for advertisements.
What portion of income is public funds?
Rare advertisements that come from government quarters
Does the governance guarantee editorial independence?
YesState here in what way.
The governance of the newspaper recognizes the significance of Press Freedom and guides against external influence on all editorial matters.