Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, a correspondent for The Daily Beast on Wednesday won the 2023 One World Media International Journalist of the Year award at a ceremony in London, Obaji is the first Nigerian to win this category of the award, with the Founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo previously […]
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For journalists seeking media programmes and opportunities to enhance their careers, below are upcoming ones to apply for. If you need assistance to meet some of the requirements contact us: Email: info@mediacareerng.org Phone: 08050498530 DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Call for Entries! The #KurtSchork Awards in International Journalism recognise excellence in courageous reporting of conflict, corruption
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Young professionals in Nigeria have a chance to explore the audience and revenue pathway of media management under the new Media Product Fellowship initiated by the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NMIP). According to the call for interested participants for the fellowship, the four-month-long programme is designed to build the product thinking, execution and business development
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The Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals(AFYMP) has announced its second-year funded media fellowships in different categories for next-generation/early-career journalists. The funded media fellowships which include in-person two days of intensive workshops, and about six mentorship sessions for successful applicants will run across geo-political zones in Nigeria. According to a release by the AFYMP’s Executive
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Three outstanding Nigerian journalists have been selected for three global media fellowships holding this year. They are Philip Obaji, Daily Beast Correspondent, Hannah Ajakaiye, who leads FactsMatterNG and Adesola Ikulajolu, a freelance investigative reporter. Obaji is the inaugural recipient of the Jim Hoge Reporting Fellowship awarded by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), Ajakaiye, John
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Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, is one of the three finalists for the 2023 One World Media (OWM) International Journalist of the Year award. Obaji, a freelance journalist/The Daily Beast, made the shortlist for the award along with David Pilling, Africa Editor of the Financial Times and Bel Trew of The Independent according to the announcement
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Multi-award-winning Nigerian investigative journalist, Alfred Olufemi has won the 2023 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He was presented with the golden award and a cash prize of one million West African CFA ($1,682) on Wednesday during a ceremony in Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Olufemi won in the print category of the award with his in-depth
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Funso Aina, Senior Manager, External Relations, MTN Nigeria who was recently awarded the ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2023 IN2 SABRE awards in Germany writes on the accelerating pace of global journalism practice against the state of flux of the profession in Nigeria and suggests the need to invest in technology and talent simultaneously.
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More than just a chance to win a prize, an opportunity is a moment to showcase your skills, share your ideas, and inspire others, which can lead to greater things. For the winners of the 1st Tosin Adesile Writing Essay Competition for University of Lagos Students in partnership with UNILAG Press Club, it was an
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Like on the first day of the Female Reporters Leadership Programme by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, more insights on excelling as female journalists were shared by facilitators and past fellows. You need to always approach your reporting from human rights perspectives. – Rommy Mom; President, Lawyers Alert in Nigeria @RommyMom1 @lawyersalertng Do
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