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Media for Oil Reform Fellowship Opportunity
The Fellowship is uniquely designed to support up to 3 senior/mid-career Nigerian journalists to deepen their mastery of oil and gas reporting through a tailored professional development program over a period of one year. Read More
Call for Applications
PTCIJ believes that people, working together, fueled by great leadership, driven by great passion, in an environment where they will thrive, can achieve exceptional feats. To this end, we announce the following vacancies: Read More
Call for Application: 2017 Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Journalism
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism is calling for applications for the 12th edition of Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting. Nigerian journalists or team of journalists, full or part-time, with stories published between 4th October 2016 and 3rd October 2017, can apply for opportunity. Read More
Call for Applications: Agriculture Workshop
The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) is initiating Nigeria’s first Agricultural Journalism Training programme for media practitioners. The 3-day Masterclass will equip journalists and agricultural communication specialists with the right tools and knowledge they need to put the issues of the sector in perspective as the nation looks to alternative sources of income beyond oil and gas. Read More
Call for Applications: Fact Checking and Data Journalism Workshop
As fake news proliferates within the media industry it has become critical that journalists arm themselves with the core skills of information verification. In addition, new media practices have seen the rise of data driven journalism to guide reporting and research. The Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism is calling for application for its workshop. The two day session will involve discussions and training on verification techniques and dealing with data.
Training on Digital, Physical and Psychosocial Safety for Journalists and CSOs
Now more than ever, journalists and activists in Nigeria are exposed to cyber threats, hostile physical and psychosocial environments as they go about their daily work. It is important that these groups have the knowledge and tools to safeguard themselves and people around them.
