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Digital rights, budget, contract
Resources

Tips for open contract and budget reporting

February 27, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Tips for open contract and budget reporting

By Patrick Egwu It’s easy to overlook something like a budget, which is dense and difficult to read. But journalists around the world should learn the basics budget reporting, as there are more stories in […]

Misinformation
News

Misinformation, threat to democracy, governance ― Ghanaian Minister, Nkrumah

February 26, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Misinformation, threat to democracy, governance ― Ghanaian Minister, Nkrumah

Misinformation is today a major threat to democratic governance and the development of a reliable media that can serve the purpose of a civil community, Ghana’s Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, warned on Tuesday […]

Dubawa, fact checking
News

DUBAWA, transnational fact-checking organisation, launches in Ghana today

February 25, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on DUBAWA, transnational fact-checking organisation, launches in Ghana today

Ghana’s Minister of Information, Kojo Nkrumah, will Tuesday, February 25, at the Accra Swiss Spirit Alisa Hotel give the keynote address at the country launch of Dubawa, the transnational fact-checking organisation, according to a statement […]

ICIJ members
News

ICIJ expands membership to 267 members in 100 countries

February 24, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on ICIJ expands membership to 267 members in 100 countries

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has expanded its global membership of journalists to a record 267 members in 100 countries. The consortium’s Network Committee announced today it had approved an additional 18 reporters for membership from a […]

refugees
Fellowships

Apply for global migration, refugees, resettlement reporting fellowship

February 23, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Apply for global migration, refugees, resettlement reporting fellowship

DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 2ND ― The GroundTruth Project has announced an ambitious reporting fellowship covering a critical moment for global migration and resettlement. In 2019, the number of international migrants globally reached 272 million, according […]

Digital rights, budget, contract
News

Journalists trained on digital rights workshop in Uyo

February 22, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Journalists trained on digital rights workshop in Uyo

Paradigm Initiative in partnership with Policy Alert and other local stakeholders, on Tuesday, February 18, trained journalists at a digital rights workshop in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The workshop focuses on understanding and navigating the […]

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
Fellowships

Apply for 2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

February 21, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Apply for 2020 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 27, 2020 ― Print, broadcast and online women journalists who focus on human rights and social justice can apply for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship. The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship gives academic and professional opportunities […]

Soyombo, Mordi, award,
Awards

Following undercover reports, Fisayo Soyombo, Kiki Mordi win N500k journalism prizes

February 20, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Following undercover reports, Fisayo Soyombo, Kiki Mordi win N500k journalism prizes

Following their undercover reports which exposed ills in the society, investigating journalists, Fisayo Soyombo and Kiki Mordi have been awarded the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019 (PJPA). The duo received award plaques and a […]

digital rights
Fellowships

Inaugural Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab fellow unveiled

February 20, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Inaugural Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab fellow unveiled

Folasewa Olatunde, a second-year doctoral student at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA, has been selected as the pioneer fellow for the newly introduced Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) at Paradigm Initiative. “We […]

Register to attend workshop on source protection & ethics in investigative journalism, Training, freelance, hate, COVID-19
News

CITAD trains journalists on hate speech, gender-based violence

February 19, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on CITAD trains journalists on hate speech, gender-based violence

Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has trained some journalists in Adamawa on countering hate speech and gender-based violence. Speaking at the workshop in Yola, the coordinator of the project, Mr Hamza Ibrahim, said […]

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Awards

  • 2027 Stringer Awards for journalists

    October 18, 2026 Comments Off on 2027 Stringer Awards for journalists
    DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2026 — The 2027 Stringer Awards for journalists is currently open for applications. The Stringer Foundation awards multi-year, unrestricted cash awards. Vetted applicants will also receive access to opportunities for security, mental [...]
  • Apply for Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting
    October 8, 2026 Comments Off on Apply for Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting
  • True Story Award
    2027 True Story Award open for entries
    October 2, 2026 Comments Off on 2027 True Story Award open for entries

Fellowships

  • 2027–28 JSK Journalism Fellowship seeks applications

    October 18, 2026 Comments Off on 2027–28 JSK Journalism Fellowship seeks applications
    DEADLINE: DECEMBER 2, 2026 — The 2027–28 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship is currently accepting applications from journalists. Fellows will receive a stipend of $130,000 for the nine-month fellowship, amongst other benefits. This is an [...]
  • Reporting fellowships for journalists to cover biodiversity conference in New York
    October 16, 2026 Comments Off on Reporting fellowships for journalists to cover biodiversity conference in New York
  • Tarbell Fellowship for journalists covering artificial intelligence
    October 16, 2026 Comments Off on Tarbell Fellowship for journalists covering artificial intelligence

Others

  • Submissions open at Naira Stories Magazine

    October 17, 2026 Comments Off on Submissions open at Naira Stories Magazine
    DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2026  — Naira Stories Magazine is accepting submissions for the third issue of its print publication. The magazine is interested in the following literary genres: Fiction (3000 – 5000) Nonfiction/memoir/essay (3000 – 5000) [...]
  • Pitch stories to The Republic
    September 14, 2026 Comments Off on Pitch stories to The Republic
  • Submit investigative story pitches to Follow the Money
    March 10, 2026 Comments Off on Submit investigative story pitches to Follow the Money

Vacancies

  • Communications and Media Relations Manager Vacancy at World BEYOND War

    October 18, 2026 Comments Off on Communications and Media Relations Manager Vacancy at World BEYOND War
    DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 6, 2026 — World BEYOND War is hiring a Communications and Media Relations Manager. The role is remote and part-time (20 hrs./week) with potential to develop into fulltime. The successful applicant will receive $1,000 [...]
  • Vacancies at Minority Africa: Managing Editor, Associate Editor
    October 16, 2026 Comments Off on Vacancies at Minority Africa: Managing Editor, Associate Editor
  • Journalist & Editorial Officer role available at Courage Magazine
    September 29, 2026 Comments Off on Journalist & Editorial Officer role available at Courage Magazine

Grants

  • Call for applications: Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants

    September 29, 2026 Comments Off on Call for applications: Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants
    DEADLINE: OCTOBER 22, 2026 — The National Press Foundation (NPF) is accepting applications for its Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship and Grants. As part of the programme, NPF will offer free online training for professional journalists [...]
  • Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant for African journalists and storytellers
    September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Human-Centred Conservation Storytelling Grant for African journalists and storytellers
  • Submit pitches for CJID’s people-centred investigative reporting on peace and public safety
    September 1, 2026 Comments Off on Submit pitches for CJID’s people-centred investigative reporting on peace and public safety

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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