Workshop for CSOs and journalists on beneficial ownership data use

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 30, 2022 — Nigeria-based journalists, civil society, and activists are invited to attend a three-day workshop on data use.

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) and the Opening Extractive programme will facilitate the free training course on the use of beneficial ownership information to improve natural resource governance in Nigeria.

The workshop sessions will be held on 8th-10th February, near the city of Lagos, and participation costs will be reimbursed.

The workshop aims to increase beneficial ownership data use and teach the importance of quality and strengthen the capabilities of participants to analyse and utilise BO data.

Participants will get certificates of attendance and reimbursement for travel and accommodation costs.

The deadline for applications is December 30, 2022.

APPLY HERE

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