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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
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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 […]

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

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Awards

  • 2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award

    June 18, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award
    DEADLINE: JULY 10, 2026 — The African Investigative Journalist of the Year Award is currently open for applications from journalists. The prize money includes $5000 for the winner, $2000 for the runner-up, while the flights and accommodation [...]
  • INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards seek submissions from young journalists
    June 7, 2026 Comments Off on INMA’s 30 Under 30 Awards seek submissions from young journalists
  • 2021 Fetisov Journalism Awards shortlist
    Journalists can apply for 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards
    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Journalists can apply for 2026 Fetisov Journalism Awards

Fellowships

  • Applications open for Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellowship

    June 23, 2026 Comments Off on Applications open for Harvard Radcliffe Institute fellowship
    DEADLINES: SEPTEMBER 10 & OCTOBER 1, 2026 — The Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship is inviting scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals and artists to apply for its 2027–2028 cohort. The fellowship provides a full academic year [...]
  • Biodiversity fellowships for journalists to cover the UN biodiversity conference
    June 19, 2026 Comments Off on Biodiversity fellowships for journalists to cover the UN biodiversity conference
  • 2026 Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism
    June 16, 2026 Comments Off on 2026 Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism

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

  • Mongabay seeks investigations editor to lead cross-border environmental reporting

    Managing editor (Africa) needed at Mongabay

    June 19, 2026 Comments Off on Managing editor (Africa) needed at Mongabay
    DEADLINE: ROLLING — Mongabay, a leading environmental science and conservation news organisation, is inviting applications for the position of Managing Editor (Africa). This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead and shape high-impact environmental journalism [...]
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    Remote social media assistant internship at Hope for HIV/AIDS International
    June 16, 2026 Comments Off on Remote social media assistant internship at Hope for HIV/AIDS International
  • Film critics, journalists can apply for 2026 BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme
    May 29, 2026 Comments Off on Film critics, journalists can apply for 2026 BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme

Grants

  • In Development magazine seeks story pitches ($2,000 per piece)

    June 24, 2026 Comments Off on In Development magazine seeks story pitches ($2,000 per piece)
    DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2026 — In Development seeks story pitches from journalists, researchers and practitioners with deep knowledge of their subject area. The payment per piece is $2,000. In Development, a magazine dedicated to exploring [...]
  • Doc Society’s Climate Story Fund offering grants of up to $125,000
    June 23, 2026 Comments Off on Doc Society’s Climate Story Fund offering grants of up to $125,000
  • Mongabay seeks investigations editor to lead cross-border environmental reporting
    Mongabay seeks video pitches on environmental stories
    June 23, 2026 Comments Off on Mongabay seeks video pitches on environmental stories

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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