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January 2026 Media Opportunities

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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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Journalists urged to be more development-focused

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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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AI: Experts call for data sovereignty, fair compensation

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The AI Summit 2025 organised by the Center for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) was a full-day dedicated to conversations on data ownership, fair compensation in the AI age, data sovereignty and the future of digital governance in Africa.   The Summit brought together thought leaders and key stakeholders, providing a platform to discuss locally-developed

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AI demystified at media training for journalists, professionals

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Media Mentors Network Trains Journalists in Niger State on the Role of AI in Journalism   For two days, 8th and 9th September 2025, 37 participants, including  journalists, information officers, presenters, and broadcasters in Minna, Niger State immersed themselves in the exploration, discovery, learning of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for improved journalism and media practice.

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Multimedia Storytelling: Lessons from Journalism Clinic

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The Media Career Development Network (MCDN), with the support of the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, hosted a workshop titled Journalism Clinic on Thursday, September 4, at the Consulate in Victoria Island, Lagos. The training, with the theme “Multimedia Storytelling,” featured sessions facilitated by Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, Executive Director of MCDN; Mr. Pelu Awofeso, a

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Media Opportunities (September, 2025)

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Code for Africa seeks News Editor [Deadline: September 5, 2025] Code for Africa (CfA) is seeking a veteran News Editor to lead its iLAB data journalism newsdesk, which works with forensic analysts and OSINT specialists across the African Network of Centres for Investigative Reporting (ANCIR). iLAB drives complex, cross-border investigations into corruption, organised crime, illicit

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AI in Journalism Practice workshop holds in Minna

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The Media Mentors Network (MMN) has invited journalists, media professionals, bloggers, and journalism students in Niger State to a 2-Day Practical Workshop on “The Role of AI in Journalism Practice.” This workshop, according to the organisers will equip participants with practical, beginner-friendly AI skills to make their reporting faster, smarter, and more impactful. “In today’s

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‘How to maximise freelance opportunities’

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Students and young journalists have been urged to maximise freelance opportunities to enhance their media careers. Journalist and communication specialist, Festus Iyorah, made the call during a two-day training and mentorship programme organised by the Media Career Development Network on the theme: Independent Journalism Opportunities in a Digital World. The workshop, held on August 12th

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How AI helps journalists find publications to pitch

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How can freelance journalists easily find publications they can pitch their stories to globally from their local base?  Artificial Intelligence tools and platforms can help according to Journalist and Communication specialist, Festus Iyorah.  He shared some guidelines on how AI can help journalists seeking who to write for and get paid at a virtual training

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