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Gbemiga Ogunleye, NIJ Provost, journalism opportunities
Resources

Journalism education and shrinking opportunities [FULL SPEECH]

November 28, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Journalism education and shrinking opportunities [FULL SPEECH]

Let me begin by thanking the Planning Committee of ANEC 2019 for giving me the privilege of sharing my thoughts with my colleagues on this topical issue. No prizes for guessing why I was given […]

fact-checking, campus, journalists
Campus

NUCJ to train members on fack-checking, data journalism

November 28, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on NUCJ to train members on fack-checking, data journalism

The National Union of Campus Journalists, Nigeria (NUCJ) is set to train members of the union in the South-West on fact-checking and data journalism. The training which is part of the annual three days convention […]

Report Women, Female Reporters, fellowship
Fellowships

20 journalists inducted as 2019 Female Reporters Leadership Programme fellows

November 27, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on 20 journalists inducted as 2019 Female Reporters Leadership Programme fellows

Twenty female journalists were on Tuesday inducted as fellows of the Female Reporters Leadership Project (FRLP) by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) with the support of Free Press Unlimited. The induction ceremony […]

Kadaria Ahmed, social media bill
News

Social Media Bill will undermine press freedom, democracy ― Kadaria Ahmed

November 27, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Social Media Bill will undermine press freedom, democracy ― Kadaria Ahmed

A former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Senior Producer, Kadaria Ahmed, on Monday said that the Social Media Bill in the National Assembly was a threat to democracy and journalism. Ahmed told the News Agency of […]

Shola lawal, Future Awards Prize for Journalism
Awards

Future Awards Prize for Journalism winner unveiled

November 26, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Future Awards Prize for Journalism winner unveiled

Journalist and filmmaker, Shola Lawal has emerged winner of the Future Awards Prize for Journalism. The award is organised by The Future Project which is committed to building a network of young Africans working together […]

Niger, journalists, training, digital media
News

Journalists in Niger trained on proper use of digital media

November 26, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Journalists in Niger trained on proper use of digital media

Selected journalists from the state and federal media organisations in Niger State have been trained on the use of digital media. The two-day training was organised by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Niger State […]

UNESCO Guillermo Cano
Awards

Applications open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2020

November 22, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Applications open for UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2020

DEADLINE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2020 Journalists, organisations or institutions that promote press freedom worldwide can be nominated for a US$25,000 award. The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize will recognise a significant contribution to press […]

Thomson Reuters, appliations
Training

Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme: Call for applications 

November 21, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme: Call for applications 

DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 2019 Applications are now open for the Thomson Reuters Trainee Programme 2020. Thomson Reuters is looking for smart, ambitious graduates or early-career reporters to join our global team of 2,500 text […]

Journalism Now, Thomson Foundation
Training

Applications open for Journalism Now Scholar programme

November 20, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Applications open for Journalism Now Scholar programme

DEADLINE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH, 2019 Applications are now open for the Journalism Now Scholar programme put together by the Thomson Foundation. The programme will help journalist hone their newsgathering, storytelling and multimedia journalism skills during […]

(WSCIJ), Motunrayo Alaka,
News

WSCIJ Board appoints Motunrayo Alaka as Executive Director

November 19, 2019 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on WSCIJ Board appoints Motunrayo Alaka as Executive Director

The Board of Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has appointed Motunrayo Alaka as its new Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made public on Monday in a statement by the Chairman, Board […]

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Awards

  • 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

    May 16, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
    DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2026 — Reporters doing work for independent news organisations around the world can apply for the 2026 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards. The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards recognise excellence in science [...]
  • 2026 Kurt Schork Awards open to journalists
    May 10, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Kurt Schork Awards open to journalists
  • 2026 NMMA open to journalists in Nigeria
    May 7, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 NMMA open to journalists in Nigeria

Fellowships

  • Journalists can apply for 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

    May 18, 2026 Comments Off on Journalists can apply for 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship
    DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — Early career journalists can apply for the 2027 Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship. The nine-month fellowship has a monthly salary of c.£4,444 per month plus a £1,250 per month living [...]
  • Muneer Yakub Next-Gen Fact-check and OSINT Fellowship for student journalists
    May 3, 2026 Comments Off on Muneer Yakub Next-Gen Fact-check and OSINT Fellowship for student journalists
  • MTN Media Innovation Programme for Nigerian media practitioners
    April 12, 2026 Comments Off on MTN Media Innovation Programme for Nigerian media practitioners

Others

  • Submit investigative story pitches to Follow the Money

    March 10, 2026 Comments Off on Submit investigative story pitches to Follow the Money
    Follow the Money is inviting pitches from freelance journalists or reporters working with media outlets that are open to collaboration. The organisation is looking for investigations that shed light on individuals, corporations, or institutions that [...]
  • Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers
    February 10, 2026 Comments Off on Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers
  • Media literacy poetry festival in Lagos seeks participants, poetry submissions
    December 2, 2025 Comments Off on Media literacy poetry festival in Lagos seeks participants, poetry submissions

Vacancies

  • BBC Yoruba seeks video journalist in Lagos

    May 18, 2026 Comments Off on BBC Yoruba seeks video journalist in Lagos
    DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2026 — BBC Yoruba digital service has a role for a video journalist in Lagos. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until March 31, 2027. Applicants must have successfully completed the mandatory [...]
  • MFWA seeks editor for investigative journalism mentorship programme
    May 7, 2026 Comments Off on MFWA seeks editor for investigative journalism mentorship programme
  • Bloomberg News seeks breaking news editor in Sub-Saharan Africa
    May 5, 2026 Comments Off on Bloomberg News seeks breaking news editor in Sub-Saharan Africa

Grants

  • WSCIJ accepting investigative story proposals

    April 16, 2026 Comments Off on WSCIJ accepting investigative story proposals
    DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026 — Local investigative journalists can propose investigative stories to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Under WSCIJ’s Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project, journalists will [...]
  • Africast seeks pitches for accountability stories
    April 13, 2026 Comments Off on Africast seeks pitches for accountability stories
  • Submit proposals on climate resilience, solutions
    April 12, 2026 Comments Off on Submit proposals on climate resilience, solutions

Campus

  • 2025 Alfred Opubor Prize for Campus Journalism open for entries

    2025 Alfred Opubor Prize for Campus Journalism open for entries

    October 1, 2025 Comments Off on 2025 Alfred Opubor Prize for Campus Journalism open for entries
    DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10, 2025— The Centre for Journalism Innovation & Development (CJID) is inviting student journalists from universities and polytechnics across Nigeria to submit their best work for recognition in the 2025 edition of Alfred [...]
  • Youth Digest’s 2025 campus journalism awards open for entries
    October 1, 2025 Comments Off on Youth Digest’s 2025 campus journalism awards open for entries
  • Campus journalists across West Africa can submit pitches
    September 7, 2024 Comments Off on Campus journalists across West Africa can submit pitches
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