The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) seeks applications for its 2-day Capacity Building Training on Monitoring and Reporting Fake News in Northern Nigeria.
This training will equip interested persons in joining CDD’s growing team of fake news spotters in the region.
CDD is a think tank that has worked on the issue of countering disinformation for a number of years.
The centre hosts a radio program in Kano to speak on these issues, and conduct regular fact-checking on fake news in the country.
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Apply for journalism awards at the American Geophysical Union
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DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2021 —Unbias the News invites journalists from all over the world to submit pitches for underreported stories with global relevance. APPLY HERE
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Women journalists can apply for IWMF Fund
DEADLINE: ROLLING — The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting applications for the Howard G. Buffett Fund to support women journalists. APPLY HERE
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VACANCY: Opportunities for freelance journalists
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