After four editions of our annual capacity development report, we have changed the focus of the publication to cover prospects and opportunities in the new year instead of documenting programmes and activities in the previous year.
The Report will now be an Outlook to highlight what journalists should pay attention to in the new year to enhance their careers and maximise available resources.
In this first edition of the OUTLOOK, we have contributions from accomplished journalists, who, based on their knowledge of the industry and personal experiences, offered insights and suggestions that can guide journalists, broadcasters and other media professionals in their 2026 career journeys.
We thank the contributors for their insightful articles, which we are sure will be invaluable for those desiring to make 2026 count in their media careers.
The contributors include:
- Omotola Aderinsola Adebanjo, News Editor/Manager and Career Mentor with the BBC
- ‘Kunle Adebajo, editor of the African Academy for Open Source Investigations (AAOSI) at Code for Africa
- Lady Ejiro Umukoro, Founder & President of LightRay! Media
- Adebisi Adetunji, Media and Development Communications professional
- Titilope Fadare, Journalist, editor and media trainer
- Justina Asishana, Investigative and data journalist with The Nation Newspaper.
- Ifedayo Ogunyemi, founder of I-79 Media Consults and a Chief Correspondent with the Nigerian Tribune
- Tony Onwuchekwa, podcast strategist and media consultant
- Godfrey George, multimedia investigative journalist
- Chioma Ezenwafor, Founder of Surthrive Media and former News Manager at Nigeria Info, Cool and radio stations
- Goodness Chibunna, News Editor at TheCable
- Shereefdeen Ahmad, overall winner of the 2025 CJID Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Award
- Kehinde Adegboyega, Executive Director, Human Rights Journalists Network.
The contributions are diverse, covering the print, broadcast and digital platforms for all categories of journalists.
We also have information on what the focus of media Non-Governmental Organisations and support groups would be focusing on in the new year and their database.
We promise to provide quarterly updates on our website, newsletter and social media during the year.
We remain committed to supporting journalists and other media professionals to achieve their career goals through more training, coaching, mentoring and counselling programmes.
