Digital creators, journalists and tech enthusiasts in Nigeria can register for a free workshop. FactsMatterNG, with the support of the United States Consulate General, Lagos, is hosting a workshop focused on “Building trust in an age of Information Manipulation.” The workshop will feature practical sessions on countering post-election disinformation, detecting synthetic media, and a fireside […]

Egyptian students can apply for this fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication at the American University in Cairo. Yousef Jameel, working with the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), established the Yousef Jameel Public Leadership Program, with the overall objective of building the capacity of young competent Egyptian […]

Experienced journalists can apply for these job positions in Dubai, UAE. Bloomberg is seeking a field producer to join its office in Dubai. The responsibilities of the producer will include field producing at news events in Dubai and across the Middle East region, managing logistics and providing editorial guidance on events in the region. The […]

French-speaking fact-checkers can apply. Global Press seeks a freelance French-language fact-checker to join the Global Press Accuracy Network (GPAN) and work closely with editors and reporters to produce accurate, ethical stories. Candidates must have at least one year of professional fact-checking or research experience in Haiti or the Democratic Republic of Congo and be fluent […]

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By Ajibola Osungbohun Claim: The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr. Peter Obi claims Nigeria has over 84 million hectares of arable land and barely 40% of our arable land is cultivated today. Verdict: Misleading! It is 34 million hectares or 84 million acres Full Story In a series of tweets, the Labour […]

Two people have been confirmed dead while six are still trapped under the debris of a collapsed seven-storey building at Oba Idowu Oniru Street, Lekki Lagos. The building, which was under construction caved-in in the early hours of Sunday, requiring a heavy-duty equipment excavator to rescue the trapped victims. Zonal Coordinator of South West, National […]

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Members of the fourth estate are consistently harassed and brutalised, leading to injuries and loss of lives. In this report, CHIKA OKEKE examines the need to protect Nigerian journalists against occupational hazards as exemplified by the United Nations.  On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, an Abuja-based journalist, Mr Tordue Henry Salem was declared missing at about 8 pm […]

The Malaysian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gloria Tiwet has revealed that about  13,000 Nigerians study annually in Malaysia, an indication of a robust bilateral relations between the two countries. She disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja yesterday at the 2022 Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Programme. Tiwet said that the numbers […]

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Nigerian Army has dismissed two soldiers over the murder of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami Gashua in Yobe State. The dismissed soldiers are Lance Corporal John Gabriel and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon. Acting commanding officer in charge of 241 Reece battalion, Nguru, Yobe State, Lt Col. Ibrahim Osabo informed newsmen that a joint board […]

Journalists with experience working in the Central Asian media sector, fluent in Russian and English, are invited to apply for this position. Internews in Kazakhstan seeks a regional coordinator for a project aimed at supporting independent media and media literacy in Central Asia. The organization is looking to fill a position for 18 months. The […]

Nigeria’s Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo on Saturday sealed marital vow with hubby, Pastor Blessed Uzocchikwa in a church ceremony. This is even as the couple celebrated their traditional marriage ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Friday. Famous singer and politician, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W, shared a photo of himself and the groom […]

Deputy President, William Ruto has been declared the winner of Kenya’s presidential election amid dramatic scenes. He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga, taking 50.5% of the vote, according to the official results. The announcement was delayed amid scuffles and allegations of vote-rigging by Mr Odinga’s campaign. Four of the seven members of the electoral […]

Newly Commissioned Nasarawa State Solid Waste Management Facility The residents in Nasarawa State have heaved a sigh of relief given the mounting waste dotting its landscape as President Muhammadu unveiled waste management facility. Commissioning and handing over the Integrated Solid Waste Management System in Lafia, the state capital on Thursday, the President informed that the […]