A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Institute of Journalism and Media Studies for the Purpose of Providing Training, Research, Certification, and Professional Development in Journalism and Media Studies, Ikeja and for Related Matters, 2025
National Assembly (2025)
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This Bill seeks to establish the National Institute of Journalism and Media Studies as a federal institution dedicated to the training, research, certification, and professional development of journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria. The Institute will serve as a national hub for journalism and media excellence, offering full-time and part-time academic programmes, fostering ethical media practices, and enhancing the quality of public communication. The Bill provides for a streamlined governance structure, lean administrative framework, and operational autonomy under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.