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Month: January 2020

Lekan Otufodunrin
Interviews & Opinions

What journalism practice of over 30 years taught me ― Otufodunrin [2]

January 10, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on What journalism practice of over 30 years taught me ― Otufodunrin [2]

Lekan Otufodunrin resigned as Online Editor of The Nation newspaper on December 31, 2018, to oversee his non-governmental organisation, Media Career Development Network which focuses on media career development. In this interview, the soft-spoken, unassuming […]

GIJN vacancy
Vacancies

Vacancies at Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)

January 9, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Vacancies at Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN)

The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is looking for applicants interested in working to help strengthen investigative journalism around the world. GIJN, an exciting nonprofit organisation is looking for independent, skilled staff who can work […]

Lekan Otufodunrin, journalism practice, democracy
Interviews & Opinions

What journalism practice of over 30 years taught me ― Otufodunrin [1]

January 8, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on What journalism practice of over 30 years taught me ― Otufodunrin [1]

Lekan Otufodunrin resigned as Online Editor of The Nation newspaper on December 31, 2018, to oversee his non-governmental organisation, Media Career Development Network which focuses on media career development. In this interview, the soft-spoken, unassuming […]

REv Sina Fape, true journalism
Resources

Celebration of an enduring legacy of true journalism ― Rev Fape [SPEECH]

January 7, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Celebration of an enduring legacy of true journalism ― Rev Fape [SPEECH]

​​Text: “According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he […]

Lekan Otufodunrin
Resources

Otufodunrin: One year outside the newsroom, what I have learnt

January 6, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Otufodunrin: One year outside the newsroom, what I have learnt

In December 2018, Lekan Otufodunrin resigned from The Nation Newspapers as Managing Editor, Online and Special Publications to become Executive Director of Media Career Development Network. One year after his exit from daily news operations, […]

Daily Trust, Naziru Mikailu Abubakar
News

Daily Trust gets new Editor-in-Chief

January 5, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Daily Trust gets new Editor-in-Chief

The Board of Directors of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust newspapers, has announced the appointment of Naziru Mikailu Abubakar as the new Editor-in-Chief/Executive Director of the company. He is taking over from Mannir […]

DAME 2019, Application for 2024 DAME Awards now open
Awards

FULL LIST: Winners at the 2019 Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME)

January 4, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on FULL LIST: Winners at the 2019 Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME)

The Trustees of DAME have congratulated winners who were inducted into the DAME Hall of FAME on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja. The DAME awards which was launched in 1991 […]

Ifedayo Ogunyemi
Resources

Why 21st century students should embrace journalism ― Ogunyemi [FULL SPEECH]

January 4, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Why 21st century students should embrace journalism ― Ogunyemi [FULL SPEECH]

WHY AM I HERE? It gives me great joy to be amongst you today to felicitate with you today on your induction today or so I thought. It made me cast my mind back to […]

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Awards

  • Solutions Journalism Network Awards seek nominations

    February 21, 2026 Comments Off on Solutions Journalism Network Awards seek nominations
    DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 — The Solutions Journalism Network Awards celebrate outstanding examples of solutions journalism from around the world. The Solutions Journalism Network Awards are open to journalists worldwide. All entrants must submit their [...]
  • 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards
    February 21, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards
  • Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards open to African journalists
    February 12, 2026 Comments Off on Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards open to African journalists

Fellowships

  • Call for applications: 2026 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship

    February 21, 2026 Comments Off on Call for applications: 2026 Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship
    DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2026 — Full-time working journalists can apply for the 2026 Reham Al-Farra (RAF) Memorial Journalism Fellowship. Freelance journalists can apply too, but are encouraged to attach documentation of their press accreditation (e.g., [...]
  • $15,000 McGraw Business Journalism Fellowships open for applications
    2026 McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship open for applications
    February 18, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship open for applications
  • Safe Haven Fellowship for journalists, scholars, artists, writers at risk of war
    February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Safe Haven Fellowship for journalists, scholars, artists, writers at risk of war

Others

  • Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers

    February 10, 2026 Comments Off on Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers
    The Hope for Children Left Behind Initiative seeks volunteers to join its advocacy for the rights and well-being of children affected by parental incarceration. The youth-led organisation advocating for children affected by parental incarceration welcomes [...]
  • 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
  • Naija Feminists Media seeks contributors, writers
    July 27, 2025 Comments Off on Naija Feminists Media seeks contributors, writers

Vacancies

  • BBC News Content seeks senior journalist in Lagos

    February 11, 2026 Comments Off on BBC News Content seeks senior journalist in Lagos
    DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 17, 2026 — BBC News Content team is looking for a Senior Journalist in Lagos to produce content for all outputs and act as a point of editorial reference for journalists and correspondents. The [...]
  • The MiddleBelt Reporters seeks volunteer community journalists
    February 6, 2026 Comments Off on The MiddleBelt Reporters seeks volunteer community journalists
  • LabarinTech journalism internship programme open for applications 
    February 6, 2026 Comments Off on LabarinTech journalism internship programme open for applications 

Grants

  • Global Media Defence Fund opens for proposals

    December 22, 2025 Comments Off on Global Media Defence Fund opens for proposals
    DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2026 — The Global Media Defence Fund by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is accepting proposals for partnerships. This Call seeks to provide financial support to local, regional, [...]
  • UNESCO’s Global Media Defence Fund open for proposals
    November 20, 2025 Comments Off on UNESCO’s Global Media Defence Fund open for proposals
  • IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund for women, nonbinary journalists
    November 11, 2025 Comments Off on IWMF’s Kim Wall Memorial Fund for women, nonbinary journalists

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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