Training

Africa Check to train Nigerian journalists on COVID-19 misinformation

DEADLINE: JULY 9, 2020 ― Interested Nigerian journalists can apply to attend an online workshop by Africa Check on the spread of health-related misinformation in the age of COVID-19.

The one-day online health misinformation workshop will focus on sorting facts from fiction, particularly on fact-checking online health information and verifying images and videos on social media.

Only journalists based in Kano (Kano State), Lagos (Lagos State), Ibadan (Oyo State), Benin (Edo State), Port Harcourt (Rivers State), Owerri (Imo State), Abuja or Kaduna (Kaduna) can apply to attend this workshop.

APPLY HERE

 

Private Eye Paul Foot Award 2020 finalists revealed

Six investigating teams and individuals shortlisted as finalists for the Paul Foot Award 2020. SEE FULL LIST HERE

 

Apply to win $47,500 photography awards

Applications are now open for the International Photography Awards (IPA) where photographers stand a chance of winning up to $47,500. APPLY HERE

 

Journalists can apply for global visual journalism project

A group of internationally influential visual media organisations including CatchLight, Everyday Project, and Dysturb etc. has announced the launch of “Artists against an Infodemic,” an initiative which seeks to fight against misinformation concerning COVID-19 through the use of visual. APPLY HERE

 

See full list of 25 most powerful Nigerian female journalists

Women in Journalism Africa (WiJAfrica) has announced the full list of 25 most powerful female journalists in Nigeria. READ HERE

 

VACANCY: Communications manager wanted at STER

Applications are open for the post of communications manager at Stand To End Rape (STER). APPLY HERE

 

Meet the 2020 One World Media Fellows

The 2020 One World Media Fellowship has announced that it has selected twenty fellows for the distinguished programme. READ HERE

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