Niger State Correspondent of The Nation Newspaper, Justina Asishana writes on her digital exploration journey and urged journalists in 2026 to dive in by starting small by building an online presence and learn one tool at a time. As I sit in my house in Minna, Niger state reflecting on the cusp of 2026, I […]
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Founder of Generative AI with TiTi, Titilope Fadare writes that journalists who will succeed in 2026 will be those who understand both the value and the dangers of AI and use it to do more of what makes journalism essential. The newsroom deadline is 6 p.m. A 120-page government procurement document lands on your desk
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The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the schedule and faculty for its February 2026 Free Quarterly Online Training Programme, marking the first cohort of the new year in its ongoing commitment to strengthening ethical, innovative and responsible media practice across Africa. The two-day training will hold on Saturday, 14 February and Saturday, 21
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A range of high-impact opportunities is currently open for journalists, media professionals, and communicators across Africa and globally. These include journalism awards recognising investigative, solutions-focused, insurance, and Global South reporting; newsroom and communications job openings in Nigeria; fully funded international fellowships; and postgraduate media scholarships in Europe. This roundup highlights time-sensitive application windows, key eligibility
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There are vacancies for reporters, web writers and editors in three media organisations in the country. The media organizations, including the Big Cabal Media, News Central and Business Times Newspapers recently announced the vacancies. News Central News Central, a broadcast media and television station, needs web writers and breaking news reporters with experience in
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Wikkitimes, a Nigerian online investigative newspaper, has launched a Femi Falana Legal Defenders’ Fellowship to empower 25 early career legal practitioners on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). The fellowship, named after the prominent human right lawyer and senior advocate Mr. Femi Falana, is a year-long programme for young lawyers aiming to strengthen legal defence
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The month of January opens with an avalanche of opportunities for journalists, storytellers and photographers. From global photography competitions with life-changing prizes to fully funded fellowships, prestigious journalism awards, and international master’s programs, this month offers rare opportunities to gain funding, visibility, training, and access to the world’s leading newsrooms and institutions. Sony World Photography
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The United States Consulate in Lagos, in collaboration with the Media Career Development Network (MCDN), has hosted another bi-monthly Journalism Clinic with a call on journalists to be more development focused in their reporting. The session, held at the U.S. Consulate in Victoria Island, Lagos, according to https://mediaerrandsnews.com/ brought together early- and mid-career journalists for
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EDITORIAL on the death of the Publisher and Managing Director, MARKETING EDGE, Mr John Ajayi. On December 10, the management of Nigeria’s authoritative brand and marketing magazine, MARKETING EDGE, announced the death of its Publisher and Managing Director, Mr John Ajayi at 62. According to the statement announcing his passing, Ajayi will be deeply missed
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Town and Gown Lecture series by Executive Director, Media Career Development Network, Lekan Otufodunrin at Anchor University, Lagos. In 1984, while on holiday as a Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, I sought and got an internship placement at the defunct National Concord Newspapers. The first day I resumed my internship at the
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