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The Nigerian federal government has called on international media organizations to uphold accuracy, fairness, and objectivity in their reporting on Nigerian issues. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasized the need for balanced coverage that reflects both challenges and positive developments within the country.

“We will also urge you to continue to balance your stories to hear our own side of the story. It’s not only bad things that come out of Nigeria, there are a lot of good things and I’m sure your correspondents on ground would have seen that we have a lot of positive things that we are doing in this country and there is a gradual progression towards prosperity that we are seeing.

“I want to share with you the commitment of the Nigerian Government to every news gathering organization. Our commitment is that we want to stay as focussed and unbiased and as free as possible,” he said.

The appeal comes amid economic challenges and hunger protests, underscoring the importance of nuanced reporting.