Al-Makura Advocates Journalists' Safety Insurance Framework, Media Sustainability Fund

Al-Makura Advocates Journalists' Safety Insurance Framework, Media Sustainability Fund

A former governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Umar Tanko Al-Makura, has called for the institutionalisation of a journalists’ safety and insurance framework to protect media professionals, particularly those in conflict zones or on investigative beats. Al-Makura also clamoured for the media innovation and sustainability fund, recommending that government and private sector  support digital transition, training, and sustainability for struggling y…

Press Freedom Takes Centre Stage as NUJ Honours UBEC Chairman, Al-Makura at 2025 Press Week

By Gabriel Ameh, The Sight News Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has been honoured with the Media Personality of the Year Award 2025 by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The prestigious award was presented at the NUJ FCT Press Week and Awards Ceremony held on Tuesday at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, themed “Journalism in a Changing World: …

NUJ FCT honours past Chairmen, Media Icons at 2025 press week - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

In a remarkable celebration of media excellence and leadership, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, honoured former chairmen and distinguished personalities during the 2025 Press Week, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The event featured a special public lecture and awards ceremony to recognise those who have made exceptional contributions to journalism and national development. Seven past ch…