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Congress of African Journalists berths in Nigeria

June 28, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Congress of African Journalists berths in Nigeria

A Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has been launched by leaders of African Journalism organizations to face the current challenging effects of COVID-19 and the collateral impacts on press freedom, the safety of journalists, access […]

COVID-19 misinformation
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Nigeria Health Watch partners Meedan to counter COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria

June 24, 2020 Funmilayo Oluwafunmilayo Comments Off on Nigeria Health Watch partners Meedan to counter COVID-19 misinformation in Nigeria

Health communications organisation Nigeria Health Watch and Meedan, on Tuesday, have announced a partnership which aims to counter misinformation around COVID-19 and other public health challenges in Nigeria. This partnership will take place through Meedan’s […]

Civic Hive Media Fellowship
Fellowships

BudgIT unveils 2020 Civic Hive Media fellows

June 22, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on BudgIT unveils 2020 Civic Hive Media fellows

BudgIT, a Nigerian civic organisation that applies technology for citizen engagement, has unveiled eight fellows for the 2020 Civic Hive Media Fellowship programme. BudgIT’s Civic Media fellowship program started the year 2017, where it featured […]

Maria Ressa
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Court convicts media CEO, Maria Ressa of cyber libel

June 15, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Court convicts media CEO, Maria Ressa of cyber libel

Investigative journalist, founder and editor-in-chief of independent news and fact-checking organisation Rappler, Maria Ressa, and Rey Santos Jr, a journalist who also works for Rappler, have been found guilty of cyber libel by the Philippines […]

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Top media opportunities with deadlines in June

June 8, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Top media opportunities with deadlines in June

Journalists and media practitioners in Nigeria seeking to apply for media opportunities can apply for the following programmes. These media opportunities have their deadlines in June, 2020. Journalists and media practitioners can also check other […]

Paul Foot Award
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Private Eye Paul Foot Award 2020 finalists revealed

June 6, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Private Eye Paul Foot Award 2020 finalists revealed

Six investigating teams and individuals shortlisted as finalists for the Paul Foot Award 2020. They are now in the final phase for the £5,000 prize award and the overall winner will be announced at an […]

See full list of 25 most powerful Nigerian female journalists
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See full list of 25 most powerful Nigerian female journalists

May 30, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on 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. WiJAfrica worked with a team of industry leaders and practitioners to rank the “25 Most Powerful” women […]

Lekan Otufodunrin, journalism practice, democracy
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Otufodunrin publishes book amidst COVID-19 lockdown

May 24, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Otufodunrin publishes book amidst COVID-19 lockdown

Executive Director of Media Career Development Network, Lekan Otufodunrin has added “UNLOCKED: Writings from COVID-19 lockdown” to his list of authored books. The veteran journalist who once worked as an online editor at The Nation […]

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Nigerian govts, stakeholders charged to develop journalism

May 18, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Nigerian govts, stakeholders charged to develop journalism

Kehinde Ogunyale Against the backdrop of the challenges bedevilling the media industry in Nigeria, governments and stakeholders have been urged to develop journalism in the country. This charge forms part of recommendations arrived at during […]

investigative journalism
Campus

Use investigative journalism to develop Nigeria, experts urge campus journalists

May 17, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Use investigative journalism to develop Nigeria, experts urge campus journalists

John Ayeni As part of efforts to rid the country, particularly the education sector of corruption, campus journalists in Nigeria have been urged to focus more on investigative journalism. This charge was given on the […]

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Awards

  • Sigma Awards 2026 open for entries

    November 20, 2025 Comments Off on Sigma Awards 2026 open for entries
    DEADLINE: JANUARY 11, 2026 — Journalists can apply for the 2026 Sigma Awards, which celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. The competition has no categories, allowing journalists and newsrooms to submit their [...]
  • 2026 INMA Global Media Awards open for entries
    November 11, 2025 Comments Off on 2026 INMA Global Media Awards open for entries
  • 2026 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
    November 6, 2025 Comments Off on 2026 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling

Fellowships

  • Knight Science Journalism fellowships open for applications

    November 23, 2025 Comments Off on Knight Science Journalism fellowships open for applications
    DEADLINE: JANUARY 9, 2025 — Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) is accepting applications for the Academic-Year and the Africa and Middle East Fellowships. The Academic-Year fellowship will be offered to 10 science journalists from around the [...]
  • Fellowship for health editors in Africa
    November 23, 2025 Comments Off on Fellowship for health editors in Africa
  • Knight-Wallace Fellowships accepting applications from journalists
    November 20, 2025 Comments Off on Knight-Wallace Fellowships accepting applications from journalists

Others

  • Naija Feminists Media seeks contributors, writers

    July 27, 2025 Comments Off on Naija Feminists Media seeks contributors, writers
    DEADLINE: ROLLING — Naija Feminists Media is accepting articles from feminist writers who are interested in sharing original work on feminist topics. NFM, Nigeria’s leading feminist media platform, is looking for pieces that explore political, [...]
  • Investigative story projects on women and girls’ rights
    July 26, 2025 Comments Off on Investigative story projects on women and girls’ rights
  • Call for volunteers: Media start-up project on disabilities and inclusion
    June 8, 2025 Comments Off on Call for volunteers: Media start-up project on disabilities and inclusion

Vacancies

  • Vacancy: Programme Officer for SRHR projects in Abuja

    November 20, 2025 Comments Off on Vacancy: Programme Officer for SRHR projects in Abuja
    DEADLINE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 — Lawyers Alert, an organisation working to promote human rights, seeks a passionate and experienced Programme Officer based in Abuja to support its Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) projects. The [...]
  • Zikoko is hiring a Citizen Reporter
    November 16, 2025 Comments Off on Zikoko is hiring a Citizen Reporter
  • Communications and Public Relations Officer at PPDC
    October 24, 2025 Comments Off on Communications and Public Relations Officer at PPDC

Grants

  • UNESCO’s Global Media Defence Fund open for proposals

    November 20, 2025 Comments Off on UNESCO’s Global Media Defence Fund open for proposals
    DEADLINE: JANUARY 2, 2026 — The Global Media Defence Fund of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is accepting proposals. This call seeks to provide financial support to local, regional, and global not-for-profit [...]
  • 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
  • The Stringer Foundations’ reporting grants
    November 11, 2025 Comments Off on The Stringer Foundations’ reporting grants

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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