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1/ At the recent Wole Soyinka Centre's high-level stakeholders’ meeting with security agencies, the judiciary, civil society, and media, Sumner Shagari Sambo, Director of News at ARISE NEWS, condemned the intimidation of journalists by security agencies, calling for an end to such practices.

We'll be attending! Join us and our partner, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, at this event. Don't miss out!

We are tracking and documenting threats to the free press. Free media is essential for accountability, which in turn sustains democracy. #CMEDIA

Free press is the lifeblood of accountability, and accountability sustains democracy!  #CMEDIA Wole Soyinka Centre

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Today is World Press Freedom Day. The WPFD celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom: to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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Peter Iorter, Executive Director and CEO of Safer-Media Initiative, highlighted the impact of economic pressures on media independence as Nigeria fell 10 places to rank 122nd out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Ranking by Reporters Without Borders.

Safer-Media Initiative, marked World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2025, observed under the theme "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and Media."

Justice at last! After years of advocacy and relentless reporting by Safer-Media Initiative, a serial rapist has been sentenced for the sexual assault of a 3-month-old baby in Adogi, near Lafia in Nasarawa State. #CMEDIA Wole Soyinka Centre stalliontimes.com/serial-rapist-…

At the heart of this project are 26 incredible partners working across Nigeria to amplify local voices. They have produced stories that shaped conversations, exposed injustices, and inspired change. African Women in Media (AWiM) Daily Nigerian Dataphyte Foundation Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) Gender Strategy Advancement International Kanempress Digital Hub

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists: We launched the "AIM (AI and Media) Project: Navigating the Present, Shaping the Future" to combat AI-driven threats against journalists. rb.gy/rwythf #IDEI2025 #EndImpunity #JournalistSafety #AIMProject

The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in newsrooms across Nigeria and the need to ensure its responsible use was the central focus of a high-impact virtual discussion on Thursday, December 11, 2025, hosted by SMI Read more: bit.ly/4pCvQCL

Insights from the AIM Project Stakeholder Convening: "We stand at a turning point. AI will not slow down, but we must shape it, not allow it to shape us.” -Adaora Onyechere

Insights from the AIM Project Stakeholder Convening: "Trust remains fundamental to news consumption and audiences must be assured that a human being, not just a robot, is ultimately accountable." — Oluseyi Olufemi

"Technological innovations are reshaping the media landscape at the speed of light. The core principles of journalism remain unchanged, yet audience preferences, formats, channels, and revenue streams are shifting rapidly. AI is one of its most disruptive forces" -Peter Iorter

At SMI, our commitment remains unwavering: to build a media ecosystem that protects journalists, strengthens democracy, and amplifies overlooked voices. Together, we're shaping a future where journalism thrives — not only as a profession, but as a public good.

Thank you for journeying with us in 2025. As we step into 2026, we will continue shaping a future where journalism thrives — not only as a profession, but as a public good. Happy New Year.