October 05, 2023
Nigeria: Natural Resource Investment - Nigerian Govt Set to Partner CJID, Others to Hold Second Summit
The forum, the organisers added, is expected to address measures to mitigate the challenges of energy transition and provide a low-emission development trajectory. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Ochefu, Bala-Usman, Chukwu Line Up for GOCOP 2023 Conference
A line up of seasoned professionals are now ready to speak as panelists at the 2023 annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) holding on Thursday. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Wins Global Journalism Award
The Global Shining Light Award is organised by the Global Investigative Journalism Network Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Found Dead Three Days After Declared Missing
The reporter was found dead in a soakaway pit in his house. Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: World Cleanup Day 2023 - CJID, Others Take Waste Management Awareness to Abuja Streets
World Cleanup Day is celebrated every third Saturday in September by bringing together people worldwide to clean up and care for their communities. Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria: Country Records More Press Attacks in 2023 Than Previous Years
Between January and August, 74 press attacks were recorded, according to data from Press Tracker. Read more »
Nigeria: Naija Times Journalism Foundation Urges Strong Media Oversight of N185bn Palliatives
Naija Times believes the recently announced palliatives should be closely monitored by the media. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change Reporting - CJID Set to Upskill Nigerian Journalists
After the workshop, 10 journalists would be supported with story grants to pursue climate change deep dives across the country, the organisers said. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Nigeria: Adamawa Governor Appoints 47 Media Aides
The governor said he was pleased with his newly appointed media team. Read more »
Nigeria: Premium Times Journalist Wins Sanlam Financial Journalism Award
One hundred and nine entries were received for the 2022 competition, the organisers said. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Lawyers Decry Attacks On Nigerian Journalists
The lawyers decried attacks on journalists against the backdrop of the arrest and detention of an Enugu-based journalist by security operatives. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: NUJ Demands Immediate Release of Detained Journalist
"As it is, a charge of criminal libel has been brought against Mr Uba. We ask that he should be charged to court accordingly without further delay." Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: WAJIC 2023 - Journalism Experts Outline Challenges, Innovative Trends in Media
The experts spoke at the inaugural West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC) organised by the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: WAJIC 2023 - Experts Weigh in On Accountability Journalism, Sustainability
During a panel session moderated by PREMIUM TIMES' Editor-in-Chief Muskilu Mojeed, experts, including publishers and media managers, said funding an accountability platform that… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Interview - Why CJID Is Hosting West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference - Busola Ajibola
The inaugural conference hopes to bring journalists, policymakers, digital technologists, innovators and others to discuss issues that affect journalism and the media in West… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Nigeria: Premium Times' Titilope Fadare Wins Reporther Award, Receives UN Scholarship
Ms Fadare's scholarship to train at the BBC in the United Kingdom will be funded by Nigeria's office of UN Women Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Premium Times' Journalist Shortlisted for Financial Journalism Awards
Category winners will be announced at a gala event in Johannesburg on 3 August 2023. Read more »
July 02, 2023
West Africa: Google News VP to Speak At CJID's West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference
"To assure the depth of the information from WAJIC, we diligently brought together experts, mobilizers, and significant actors from numerous fields worldwide." Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Journalists Boycott Activities At Akwa Ibom Assembly
"The journalists have made their position known and there is nothing wrong with that." Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: Lai Oso - Glowing Tributes As LASU, IPI, ACSPN, CJID, Others Mourn Late Renowned Media Scholar
From LASU to DELSU, where he performed his last academic assignment as an examiner, among other institutions, including civil society, and newsrooms, Nigerians have continued to… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Nigeria: Lai Oso, Renowned Nigerian Professor of Communication, Is Dead
Mr Oso served as the President of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN). Read more »
June 23, 2023
Nigeria: How Reputational Attacks Harm Journalists, Undermine Press Freedom - Report
Some of the attacks consist of one-off social media messages, while others are "coordinated smear campaigns." Read more »
June 22, 2023
Nigeria: Founder of AIT, Raymond Dokpesi, Buried
Mr Dokpesi died on 29 May at the age of 71. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Nigeria: CJID Announces Conference On Accountability Journalism, Innovation
The conference will feature workshops, expert panels and explore media innovations and technological tools that can fortify journalism practice in the African region. Read more »
June 20, 2023
Nigeria: NHRC Issues Advisory On Role of Media in Countering Hate Speech
The NHRC issued the advisory as part of activities to mark the 2nd International Day for Countering Hate Speech, which is officially observed on 18 June. Read more »