Investigative journalists can attend this training in Abuja

DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2024 — The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) seeks applications for this training for investigative journalists.

The training, on investigative journalism and the pivotal role of whistleblowers in investigations, will hold in Abuja from February 19 to 23, 2024.

Through the training, ten journalists will be equipped with the tools to effectively conduct investigations into illicit financial flows while ensuring the protection of whistleblowers, a vital aspect of accessing specific information.

Interested journalists are to submit their CVs and cover letters to mariepaule@pplaaf.org with the subject line: “Application for Journalist Training__Abuja”. Applications should include a sample of journalistic work

The deadline to apply is January 30, 2024.

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