By Doyin Ojosipe Whistleblowing will improve the standard of living of Nigerians if utilized properly, the MacArthur Foundation (MAF) has said. Speaking during a whistleblowing sensitization workshop which took place at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Abuja, Dr Kole Shettima, Director, Africa Office of the Foundation, noted that the less privileged had always suffered…
Citizens should blow the whistle on all forms of corrupt practices – Panelists
Whistleblower bill underway, says FG By Doyin Ojosipe Nigerians have been urged to not only focus on exposing public funds thievery but also to blow the whistle on all corrupt practices. This was the position of panelits at a radio townhall meeting organised by the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) in collaboration…
Whistleblowing: AFRICMIL advises FG, says Whistleblowers afraid to expose corruption
By Doyin Ojosipe The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) on Thursday, October 17, 2019, urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency ensure the passage of the whistleblowing policy into law. Chido Onumah, Coordinator of AFRICMIL made the call at a public presentation of the second year report of Corruption…
AFRICMIL trains journalists on whistleblowing policy, whistleblower protection
By Doyin Ojosipe The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), on Monday held a training workshop for journalists on Whistleblowing and the Fight Against Corruption in Nigeria. Declaring the workshop open, Chido Onumah, Co-ordinator of AFRICMIL, said apart from the need for continuous collaboration with the media in driving the whistleblowing awareness campaign,…