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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 […]

media and journalism opportunities in 2022, Nigerian press and media, develop journalism
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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
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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 […]

​I-79 Media Consults trains campus journalists on reporting, fact-checking
Campus

​I-79 Media Consults trains campus journalists on reporting, fact-checking

May 9, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on ​I-79 Media Consults trains campus journalists on reporting, fact-checking

Nigeria’s unique social enterprise hub, I-79 Media Consults has trained not less than 400 campus journalists across the country on writing, reporting and fact-checking. The training with the theme: “The Dynamics of Journalism in the […]

WPFD: NGE demands unconditional release of journalists in detention
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COVID-19: Employers do not care enough about our safety ― Journalists

May 8, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on COVID-19: Employers do not care enough about our safety ― Journalists

Journalists covering the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria have said they lack sufficient protection and are not adequately catered for. The journalists disclosed this in a survey conducted by a group of media and civil society […]

COVID-19: MFWA demands justice for assaulted journalists
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COVID-19: MFWA demands justice for assaulted journalists

May 7, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on COVID-19: MFWA demands justice for assaulted journalists

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has called for investigations into acts of brutalities against journalists covering the COVID-19 and other violations against media professionals in relation to their publications on the pandemic in […]

Professional journalists didn't want to work with us, TheCable founder, Kolawole
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Professional journalists didn’t want to work with us ― Kolawole, TheCable founder

May 7, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on Professional journalists didn’t want to work with us ― Kolawole, TheCable founder

The founder of TheCable online newspaper, Simon Kolawole, has revealed that many professional journalists preferred not to work with online news media organisations including the likes of TheCable. Kolawole said this in a recent interview […]

WPFD: IPC urges govt not to make media practice difficult in Nigeria, IPC health journalists
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WPFD: IPC urges govt not to make media practice difficult in Nigeria

May 4, 2020 I-79 Media Consults Comments Off on WPFD: IPC urges govt not to make media practice difficult in Nigeria

The International Press Centre (IPC) has called on the government not to make media practice difficult in the country. As part of the global celebration of the 2020 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) the IPC, […]

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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

  • 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
    DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2026 — Student journalists, fact-checkers and OSINT enthusiasts across Nigerian campuses can apply for the maiden Muneer Yakub Next-Gen Fact-check and OSINT Fellowship. The fellowship for student journalists is organised by the National [...]
  • MTN Media Innovation Programme for Nigerian media practitioners
    April 12, 2026 Comments Off on MTN Media Innovation Programme for Nigerian media practitioners
  • 2026 MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme
    April 12, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme

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

  • MFWA seeks editor for investigative journalism mentorship programme

    May 7, 2026 Comments Off on MFWA seeks editor for investigative journalism mentorship programme
    DEADLINE: MAY 27, 2026 — The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) seeks an experienced editor for its 12-month investigative journalism mentorship programme. The editor will support five female journalists participating in the mentorship programme under [...]
  • 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
  • Investigative reporter vacancy at The Examination
    April 8, 2026 Comments Off on Investigative reporter vacancy at The Examination

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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