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The Media Opportunities Concept (MOC) is the official website of the OLAOMA MEDIA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (OMEDI) a nonprofit organization that provides interactive platform for journalists to access information on trainings, scholarships, grants opportunities that are relevant to their work, to be able to carry out their day to day activities more effectively and efficiently for the good of the society.
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The website offers regular updates on scholarships, fellowships, exchange programmes, grants, and webinars for journalists locally and abroad
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INEC Declares APC’s Oyebanji Winner Of Ekiti Gubernatorial Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof Kayode Adebowale, who is the Vice Chancellor, the University of Ibadan, announced the results.” Adebowale said, “Oyebanji, having scored the highest number […]
Police nab 37 years old bomb expert in Taraba
A 37 years old bomb expert is currently cooling off in detention following his arrest by the Taraba State Police Command The alleged terrorist, whose name was given as Bala Umar, was yesterday paraded before newsmen by the state Commissioner of Police, Abimbola A. Shokoya. The suspect who was arrested in Tella town of Gassol […]
Justice shouldn’t be for highest bidder – Ishaku tells new Taraba judges
Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku of Taraba State has cautioned judges that justice should not be for the highest bidder, urging them to be fair in their practice. The governor, who made the call today, while swearing in some new judges in Jalingo, the state capital, stressed the need for them to eschew such unprofessional practice […]
Financial challenges awaiting incoming Taraba governor
Taraba, a North East Nigerian state, has never been so indebted to organisations and contractors since its creation out of former Gongola State in 1991. According to reports, despite the monthly allocation from the Federal Government, the financial profile of the state under the Governor Darius Ishaku administration has continued to go south. The deteriorating […]
Mothers protest rising cases of missing children in Taraba community
Business activities were on Monday temporarily brought to a standstill in Wukari local government council of Taraba State by the women of the council. They are protesting the incessant disappearance of children from the various communities that make up the council. At the time of filing this report, no fewer than eight children are said […]
NLC expresses worry over Zamfara, Cross River, Abia, Taraba’s refusal to implement N30,000 minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has lamented the alleged refusal of Taraba, Zamfara, Cross River and Abia states to implement the approved national minimum wage of N30,000. This was lucidly demonstrated today at the ongoing 110 Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, when the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, called on the Federal […]
Owo attack: It’s quite unfortunate that Nigeria is going down the drain – CAN
The Taraba State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the attack on worshippers of St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State. The CAN in a statement, made available to media practitioners in Jalingo on Monday, by its chairman, Rev. Isaiah Magaji Jirapye, said it’s quite unfortunate that Nigeria is going down […]
How four council chairmen jostling for Taraba Assembly lost primary elections
The dreams of four local government council chairmen to become members of the state House of Assembly in Taraba State was on Sunday dashed over their alleged refusal to carry the constituents along. Adi Grace Daniel of Wukari, Shiban Tikari of Takum, Hassan Karma of Ussa and Markus Hammidu of Karim-Lamido failed to secure the […]
Taraba retirees protest against non-payment of pensions, gratuities
Vehicular movement and business activities were temporarily halted in Jalingo, yesterday, as Taraba State retirees protested against the non-payment of their pensions and gratuities. The retirees, who came out in their numbers with placards, alleged that the state government abandoned the state and local council pensioners. Alleging the failure of Governor Darius Ishaku’s administration to […]
ECOWAS Community faces challenge of non unified accounting system
As the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Parliament deliberates on issues affecting its member states, both members of the Parliament and major stakeholders have identified lack of uniformity in the International Public Sector Accounting Standard, IPSAS, as one of the major problems confronting the bloc. The challenge is evident in the lack of […]
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NED offers Fellowship [US]
Budding to midcareer young professionals working on foreign policy related issues can apply for this program. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is selecting fellows for the Penn Kemble Forum on Democracy. The fellowship promotes bipartisan conversation among...
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Mongabay: Vacancy exists for staff writer [Africa]
Bilingual French-English environmental journalists based in Africa can apply. Mongabay seeks a full-time staff writer in order to expand its news coverage in Africa in both English and French. The staff writer is responsible for producing news stories about...
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Data Journalism Fellowship available [US]
Journalists can apply for this program. The University of Southern California's Center for Health Journalism is accepting applications for the 2022 Data Journalism Fellowship. The data fellows participate in online training and receive US$2,000 grants to work on their...
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The Carter Center offers online course on mental health [Worldwide]
Journalists worldwide can enroll in an online course. The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, with support from The Carter Center and in collaboration with The Self-Investigation, is offering the online course “Mental health and journalism: How journalists...
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Deadline approaching: USAGM seeks International Broadcaster [US]
Journalists who are citizens of the United States can apply for this position based in Washington, DC. The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is hiring an international broadcaster for its Central News Division. USAGM is a multimedia, multicultural, global...

Police nab 37 years old bomb expert in Taraba
A 37 years old bomb expert is currently cooling off in detention following his arrest by the Taraba State Police Command The alleged terrorist, whose name was given as Bala Umar, was yesterday paraded before newsmen by the state Commissioner of Police, Abimbola A....
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NED offers Fellowship [US]
Budding to midcareer young professionals working on foreign policy related issues can apply for this program. The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is selecting fellows for the Penn Kemble Forum on Democracy. The fellowship promotes bipartisan conversation among young foreign policy leaders in Washington. The program is unpaid and nonresidential. Applicants must be based in […]
Oxpeckers offers grants [Southern Africa]
Journalists based in Southern African countries are eligible for investigative reporting grants. Oxpeckers is accepting applications from journalists to produce data-driven investigations on green energy initiatives in the Southern African region. Investigations must focus on an issue/s related to the climate crisis in Southern Africa; include data; and track information on green energy projects, their […]
Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism holds forum; registration open [MENA]
Journalists, activists and students are invited to attend this hybrid event. The Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) will host its 15th Annual Forum, Dec. 2 to 4. This year’s theme is “Independent Media.” Participants will be able to attend keynote sessions and workshops in person and/or virtually to discuss the latest trends and challenges […]
Ian Parry Scholarship available for young photojournalists [Worldwide]
Photographers under age 24 and those enrolled as full-time photography students can apply for the scholarship. The Ian Parry Scholarship aims to help young documentary photographers undertake a chosen project and raise their international profile. This year’s contest features two prizes: the Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence and the Canon Award for Potential. Each winner […]
Storytelling fellowship for aspiring reporters available [Burundi]
Aspiring journalists and youth residing in Bujumbura, Burundi can apply for a storytelling fellowship. Inside Burundi is accepting applications for the Introduction to Journalistic Storytelling Fellowship. The 12-week fellowship aims at equipping aspiring journalists with journalism skills. The fellowship will be held both in-person and online, and participants must have access to a computer or […]
Data Journalism Fellowship available [US]
Journalists can apply for this program. The University of Southern California’s Center for Health Journalism is accepting applications for the 2022 Data Journalism Fellowship. The data fellows participate in online training and receive US$2,000 grants to work on their projects. Applicants must have at least three years of experience and basic Excel knowledge. The online […]
TED Fellows program seeks applicants [Worldwide]
Media entrepreneurs, human rights activists and photographers can apply for a TED fellowship. The TED Fellows program is designed to bring together young trailblazers from a variety of fields who have shown unusual accomplishment and courage. Fellows will receive professional development through virtual workshops and webinars, as well as attend the TED2023 conference scheduled for […]
Deadline approaching: USAGM seeks International Broadcaster [US]
Journalists who are citizens of the United States can apply for this position based in Washington, DC. The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) is hiring an international broadcaster for its Central News Division. USAGM is a multimedia, multicultural, global media agency that carries out all United States civilian international broadcasting. The international broadcaster […]
Investigative Journalism fellowship available [Worldwide]
Early-career journalists around the world are eligible for an investigative journalism fellowship. Reuters and Durham University are accepting applications for the Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship in Investigative Journalism. The fellowship honors celebrated British-born journalist, editor and author Sir Harry Evans, one of the pioneers of modern investigative journalism. The annual fellowship will provide the […]
Journalism lab Énois offers grants [Brazil]
Local newsrooms in Northern and Central Western Brazil can apply for this program. The journalism lab Énois is offering grants and training for local newsrooms to foster diversity in Brazilian journalism. Ten news organizations will be granted BRL6,000 – business and strategic training, and an additional BRL8,000 for hiring reporters to cover the elections later […]