Media Career Development Network

U.S. Consulate, FIJ, Launch Adejumo Adegbite Fellowship for Young Journalists

In memory of the late journalist and U.S. Consulate Lagos’ Information Specialist, Adejumobi Adegbite who passed away in July 2023, the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has invited applications for a Fellowship for Young Journalists in his honour. With support from the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, the one-year fellowship is open to early-career journalists with an […]

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Framer of Nigeria’s environmental crisis

“Mayowa is not a Nigerian environmental documentary photographer,” declares Olumide Idowu, co-founder of the International Climate Change Development Initiative and a senior colleague who has witnessed Mayowa’s ascent. “He is the Nigerian environmental photographer.” It’s a bold claim to make, but Olumide assures us that it’s the right one. Mayowa Adebote’s trajectory has been remarkable, evolving from

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Strategic Time-Out for media leaders, CEOs

Most media leaders, including founders, publishers, managing directors, Editors-in-chief, editors, managers  and others usually have “good” reasons why they cannot spare time to attend conferences, Summits and training, especially locally organised ones. They reckon that the hours and days to attend such gatherings are too precious to spare if they are to attend to various

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Nigerian media leaders meet on maximising connections with audiences

All is set for the 3rd Nigerian Media Leaders Summit on how to turn connections with audiences and communities into gold in the AI age from 5-6 May, at the Academy Suites, Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to a statement by the Founder/Director, The Journalism Clinic, Mr Taiwo Obe, the summit will have about 60 media

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Sankore, champion of truth, justice, human dignity – ACDJ

The African Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) has paid tribute to its former Executive Director/Editor In Chief, Late Rotimi Sankore, describing him as a dear colleague, mentor, and champion of truth, justice, and human dignity. In a press statement marking the first anniversary of his death on April 12, the centre said that more than

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Fellowship empowers female journalists on media, leadership skills

Twelve female journalists selected for the sixth edition of the Report Women Fellowship (FRLP) by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) have commenced the six-month programme with a three-day training on relevant skills to enhance their capacity and elevate women’s leadership in newsrooms and the society. Key issues addressed by various facilitators at

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Call for MTN Media Innovation Programme applications

Submission of applications for the 4th edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-4) in collaboration with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, is open and will end on April 7, 2025. The six-month fully funded certificate fellowship, aimed at media professionals and content creators, will commence on May 19, 2025, at

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