Lawmakers moves to tackle fake news, others

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By Samantha Allen

Published: October 27, 2021 | 2:48 PM GMT

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has confirmed that it is intensifying it’s series of engagement with critical stakeholders, in a bid to effectively tackle the menace of fake news & quackery in the Media industry.

Chairman of the House committee on information & national orientation, Mr.

Odebumi Olusegun, made the confirmation on wednesday during the 2022 budget defence session of Voice of Nigeria, News Agency of Nigeria, & the Nigerian Press Council.

According to Mr.

Odebumi, the Lawmakers are worried that publicly owned Media organisations are not funded substantially as to enable them execute their constitutional mandate.

The House Information Chairman was speaking in response to the submission made by Nigerian Press Council, requesting for a new Legislation to regulate activities of members of the press.

Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr.

Osita Okechukwu while defending the corporation’s budget, urged the Legislators to help public media Agencies to effectively migrate to the digital world & sustain the standard of satisfiying the global audience.

Voice of Nigeria’s 2022 budget proposal has been pegged at =N=3,603,931,259.

00, which comprises of =N=690,337,877, for capital expenditure, while =N=564,149,066, is earmarked as overhead, & the Personnel cost is put at =N=2,349,444,316.

Lawmakers moves to tackle fake news, others

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.