This Editorial Policy sets out the principles and standards guiding content published by Open Lex Media LTD on the OLEX Media House platforms. It explains how editorial decisions are made, the values that inform our work, and the obligations we owe to our readers and the public.
- Purpose of This Policy
OLEX Media House is a legal and governance-focused media platform. This policy exists to:
- Safeguard editorial independence.
- Promote accuracy, fairness, and responsibility.
- Maintain public trust in our reporting and educational content.
- Clarify the standards applied to all published material.
- Editorial Independence
OLEX Media House operates with full editorial independence.
Editorial decisions are not influenced by:
- Advertisers or sponsors.
- Political parties or officeholders.
- Government agencies or private interests.
- Donors, partners, or contributors.
Commercial, administrative, or operational considerations do not determine what is published or how it is framed.
- Scope of Editorial Content
OLEX Media House publishes content relating to Nigerian law and legal institutions, including:
- Courts and judicial administration.
- Legal profession and regulatory bodies.
- Legislation, policy, and governance developments.
- Corporate, commercial, and regulatory compliance issues.
- Public legal education and rights awareness
The platform does not publish political campaign material, partisan advocacy, or commercial promotions disguised as editorial content.
- Accuracy and Verification
Accuracy is central to all OLEX publications.
- Information is verified using reliable and, where possible, primary sources.
- Official documents, statutes, court records, and institutional statements are treated as authoritative sources.
- Attribution is provided where information is derived from third parties.
Where facts cannot be independently verified, this is clearly indicated to readers.
- Fairness and Balance
OLEX Media House strives to present legal and institutional issues fairly and in proper context.
- Individuals and institutions affected by serious allegations are given a reasonable opportunity to respond, where practicable.
- Content avoids misleading emphasis, selective quotation, or distortion of facts.
- Language is restrained, professional, and proportionate to the subject matter.
- Neutrality and Non-Advocacy
OLEX Media House is not an advocacy platform.
- Content is written in a neutral and institutional tone.
- Legal analysis and explanations are informational, not persuasive.
- The platform does not endorse political positions, parties, or candidates.
Where opinion or commentary is published, it is clearly identified as such and distinguished from factual reporting.
- Ethical Standards
OLEX Media House adheres to high ethical standards in legal reporting and public education.
- Plagiarism is prohibited.
- Conflicts of interest are avoided and managed responsibly.
- Content is produced with respect for dignity, privacy, and the presumption of innocence.
Sensitive matters, including court proceedings and personal data, are handled with care and legal caution.
- Corrections and Clarifications
OLEX Media House is committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently.
- Material factual errors are corrected as soon as they are identified.
- Corrections are clearly indicated and do not obscure the original mistake.
- Readers may report errors through the platform’s contact or complaints channels.
- Legal Compliance
All editorial content is produced in compliance with applicable Nigerian laws, including laws relating to defamation, contempt of court, data protection, and intellectual property.
Content is not published where it would unlawfully interfere with judicial proceedings or violate legal restrictions.
- Public Accountability
OLEX Media House recognises its responsibility to the public.
- Editorial standards are applied consistently.
- Complaints are treated seriously and reviewed in good faith.
- Policies governing editorial conduct are publicly accessible.
- Review of This Policy
This Editorial Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal developments, professional standards, or institutional improvements. Any material changes will be published on this website.
OLEX Media House is committed to responsible legal publishing grounded in accuracy, independence, and public trust.
