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Call for Community Journalism Fellowship pitches

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African Data Hub (ADH) is commencing its Community Journalism Fellowship which aims to improve the coverage of under-reported issues in local communities across Nigeria. The fellowship will pay special attention to potential solutions with a lasting impact towards effective public service delivery, grassroots development and improving the quality of life. It will support community journalists […]

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Motunrayo Alaka

Alaka bags Distinguished Media Gender Equity Award

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The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), Mrs Motunrayo Alaka has bagged the Distinguished Media Gender Equity Award in recognition of her contributions to the capacity development of female journalists in the country.   The award by the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) was presented to

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Call for Rewriting Narratives of Environmental Crimes Training

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I-79 Media Consults, one of Nigeria’s leading media training hubs, is accepting applications for the Rewriting the Narratives of Environmental Crimes in Nigeria training project. The project stems from the idea that there is the need to intensify efforts in mainstreaming reports about environmental crimes, climate change, and biodiversity and aims to equip 20 campus

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‘How I won Otufodunrin Student Journalists Award and aftermath’

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I never knew winning an award can boost one’s connections and recognition until I emerged as the winner of the inaugural Lekan Otufodunrin Student-Journalists Award 2021, a national journalism contest, on May 10, 2021, during the month of Ramadan. The joy of the announcement that Ramadan afternoon made me elated with those present at the

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Stephanie Ohumu wins The Future Awards Africa Prize for Journalism

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Head, Digital, Product & Special Projects, Radio Now 95.3 Stephanie Ohumu has won the Journalism category for the Future Awards Africa. She was awarded alongside 16 other winners of other categories at the 16th Edition Award Ceremony on Sunday, 20th February 2022 in Lagos.  The Journalism Award is given to a writer, reporter, presenter, producer,

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Call for nomination: Courage in Journalism Awards for women

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The International Women’s Media Foundation is accepting third-party nominations (no self nomination) for the 2022 Courage in Journalism Awards. The award seeks to recognize fierce women journalist who are detained, jailed or imprisoned. It honors brave women journalists – including photojournalists – working in any country across the world. Candidates for the Courage in Journalism

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Scholarship opportunity in the Netherlands for mid-career journalists

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The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is accepting applications from midcareer journalists from developing countries. Successful applicants will undergo a short journalism courses at the Radio Netherland Training Centre (RNTC) and other institutions in the Netherlands. The OKP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and run by the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation

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Call for application: Google News Initiative student fellowship

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The Google News Initiative, in partnership with the European Journalism Centre, is seeking application from journalism students and recent graduates. 30 candidates will be selected for the paid summer fellowship program. Fellows will work in a newsroom in Europe between June and September while having access to mentorship, training and networking opportunities. Candidates must be

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30 journalists to benefit from Oxford Fellowship Programme

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No fewer than 30 journalists around the world will benefit from fully funded fellowship programme to acquire more knowledge in journalism practice. The programme is designed to enable journalists broaden their understanding on the current news ecosystem and wider media industry. Applications are open with minimum of five years journalistic experience or its equivalent level

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