World News Day: Stop using repressive laws on journalists,
World News Day: Stop using repressive laws on journalists,
The Nigerian Guild of Editors condemns the use of repressive laws to harass journalists, urging authorities to respect transparency laws. This highlights a critical tension in open data ecosystems where legal barriers often restrict the free flow of information necessary for accountability and public scrutiny. Emphasizing that fact-based journalism underpins democracy, the Guild calls for unrestricted access to government data. This stance is vital for open data advocates, as it links press freedom directly to citizens' ability to obtain accurate information and make informed decisions, ensuring data serves the public interest rather than state control. Finally, the organization reaffirms its commitment to defending press rights and ethical standards against misinformation. For open data initiatives, this reinforces the need to support independent media channels that can effectively interpret and disseminate public data, thereby strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring transparency remains accessible to all.
Source: thesun.ngPublished on 2025-09-29
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