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January Strategy and sustainability meeting for CMEDIA partners The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) held a strategy meeting on January 19, 2024 which brought together all 26 partners of the  Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project to chart a path forward on strengthening collaborations, inclusion of marginalised voices, impactful

A panel of award-winning investigative journalists have underscored the significance of investigative reporting and the vital role of journalism in driving societal change while reflecting on the process and impact of their investigative works during the Society and Journalism Conversations of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) held on Tuesday 21 January. The

Enhancing mental health advocacy, implementation of organisational reforms that support journalists’ well-being, and establishment of therapy and risk assessment desks to safeguard the mental health of journalists was the centre of discussion at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) mental health conversation. The panel session themed- ‘Doing 2025 Differently: Self-care and Work-Life Balance

Discussants at the ‘Stakeholders’ Conversation on the 2023 Journalism and Civic Space Status Report’ of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) focused on the need for stronger media-Civil Society Organisation coalitions to halt the attacks on civic space and advocated for prosecution of security officers violating civic space and improved understanding of legal

Examining the threats and opportunities AI brings for the investigative reporting landscape amid news media credibility concerns and shrinking civic space Over two days, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) hosted stakeholders at the Amplify In-depth Media (AIM) Conference, which focused on Media credibility, investigative reporting, and artificial intelligence. The conference examined how

Media executives from the Media and Journalism (MAJ) cohort of MacArthur Foundation’s ‘On Nigeria’ programme gathered in Abeokuta for a two-day sustainability retreat on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 November 2024. Discussions centred on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions for media, revenue strategies and sustainability. The retreat, implemented by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism

The importance of media ethics, self regulation and professionalism in the use of Artificial Intelligence was at the centre of discussions at the 2024 Civic Space Guard Conference organised by Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). Themed “AI, free press, and civic space: Tools, challenges, and the future of investigative reporting,” the conversation also

Eighteen investigative reporters from across Nigeria have been equipped with the skills and knowledge to prioritise their safety while on the job. The training, titled Masterclass on Holistic Safety, was organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) as part of the Civic Space Guard project. It featured sessions on legal, physical, and

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) stands firm in its commitment to upholding democratic values and human rights in Nigeria. We emphasise that the right to peaceful assembly is a fundamental right of every citizen, enshrined in Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and protected

To mitigate public backlash against national and international policies, experts at the Journalism & Society Conversations hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalists (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 16 July 2024, have called for the Nigerian government to implement comprehensive national communication strategies and proactive engagement with citizens. They emphasised the critical role of media