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Underfunding the Freedom of Information budget undermines Nigerians’ access to information

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Title
Underfunding the Freedom of Information budget undermines Nigerians’ access to information
Abstract
The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to information, and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2011 reinforces this right. Yet it remains theoretical. Despite the legal guarantees of the FOI Act, a report by Media Rights Agenda reveals almost noncompliance across public institutions. This noncompliance reflects a deeper freedom crisis.
Blog Title
Businessday NG
Date
2026-05-28
URL
https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/underfunding-the-freedom-of-information-budget-undermines-nigerians-access-to-information/
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6/6/26, 4:16 PM
Language
English
License
Information Rights & Media Freedom
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Nigeria
Citation
Ayomide Eweje. (2026, May 28). Underfunding the Freedom of Information budget undermines Nigerians’ access to information. Businessday NG. https://businessday.ng/opinion/article/underfunding-the-freedom-of-information-budget-undermines-nigerians-access-to-information/
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