Discussants at a session on ‘Bridging the gender gap in media profession and reportage’, by the Report Women Network (REWON) in collaboration with the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) highlighted the importance of in-depth research, mentorship, networking, and intentionality in promoting women’s inclusion. The event held on Friday, 22 March 2024, to mark […]
Panellists at the virtual Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR) Q&A session have elaborated on ethical journalism, issue-based reporting, quality writing, audience engagement and impactful storytelling as essential elements for excellence in investigative reporting. The event hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) served as an eye-opener for journalists and addressed
Continuous self-reflection and responsiveness to feedback are indispensable for the media in fulfilling its role as watchdogs. Fisayo Soyombo, Editor-in-Chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), said this during a visit of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism team to the FIJ office on Thursday, 7 March 2024 as part of activities under
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Albarka 89.9 FM, one of the 26 partners of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA), has announced plans to establish an investigative journalism desk as part of its commitment to deliver top-notch investigative reports in Kwara State. Akinlolu Akinpelumi, Programmes Manager, Albarka 89.9
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024, extended its drive to create and strengthen investigative journalism desks to Harmony FM in Ilorin, Kwara State. This House-to-House initiative is an activity under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project. The initiative is designed to engage staff
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Fridabs Solacebase Communications Limited has built an audio-visual studio for live programmes, interviews, and media discussions courtesy of Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA). Abdullateef Jos, Executive Director of the organisation, shared this during a virtual visit of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism on Friday, 1 March 2024. With the
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In March, media collaboration was at the core of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ)’s activities as we visited some partner organisations under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development, Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) project, a multi-level intervention for media independence and government accountability which amplifies voices, enhances transparency, and promotes subnational reporting. Subnational
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is saddened by the passing of Rotimi Sankore on Friday, 12 April 2024. Rotimi’s works testify to his loyalty, patriotism and charity. He was a distinguished journalist, trainer, women’s rights advocate and development expert; and a strong supporter of our work at the WSCIJ. He was a
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Ibrahim Mustapha, Executive Director of Kanem Press Digital Hub, was charged to improve collaborative efforts to amplify stories about cultural heritage so it may spearhead improved reporting on the issue in Borno state. The charge was made by the Abigail Ndisika-Ogwezzy, Technical Adviser, Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA) and Motunrayo Alaka,
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) offers fellows of the Report Women! Female Reporters Leadership Programme Fellowship an opportunity to apply for story and leadership project support through the Champion Building component of the Report Women! News and Newsroom Engagement project. Supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, this initiative aims to
The 2024 World Day of Social Justice presented another opportunity for the news media to scale up the call against social exclusion and tackle social injustices through investigative human-interest stories. Social justice, embodied in principles like equitable access to resources, participation, diversity, and human rights, ensures everyone has an equal opportunity in life. It fosters
The public presentation the ‘Who leads the newsroom and news?‘ report on parity between men and women in newsrooms and news in Nigeria by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on Thursday 15 February 2024 on Zoom, provided a platform for stakeholders to call for media organisations to address gender disparities in newsrooms
As the global community commemorated a century of radio broadcasting on Tuesday 13 February – the 2024 World Radio Day, panellists at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism’s virtual conversation to commemorate the day themed ‘Synergising the Impact of Investigative Reporting and Radio’ said Nigeria stands as a testament to the enduring power of
The importance of finding good story ideas, story pitching, media ethics, storytelling and investigative reporters and the works they do at the subnational level to uncover issues through compelling stories were the focus of resource persons at the two-day training on local reporting for selected students of journalism from Lagos State University, University of Lagos,
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) will present a report on gender parity in Nigerian newsrooms and news leadership, titled ‘Who leads the newsrooms and news,’ on Thursday 15 February 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Theophilus Abbah, Programme Director at Daily Trust Foundation, has been confirmed as the book reviewer and
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Radio journalists, owners and stakeholders from the academia, civil society and others will on Tuesday 13 February 2024 discuss how to synergise the powers of investigative reporting and radio as part of activities to mark the 2024 World Radio Day. The virtual conversation which will be held as part of WSCIJ’s Journalism & Society Conversations
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) started its 2024 journey with activities under the Collaborative Media Engagement for Development Inclusivity and Accountability (CMEDIA), supported by the MacArthur Foundation. We convened the 2024 inception meeting with our 26 CMEDIA partners to discuss collaboration, amplification of marginalised voices, story pitching and media sustainability even as the
As the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) reflects on the events that shaped 2023, we present a special newsletter that captures our journey, memorable moments and milestones that defined our collective experience. We partnered with Open Extractives and Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for a three-day workshop, emphasising the importance of beneficial ownership
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Speakers at the third edition of the Amplify In-depth Media (AIM) Conference and Awards, held in Abuja on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December 2023, have called on journalists and the news media to embrace ethics and technology for an independent media. The two-day event was organised by the Media and Journalism (MAJ) cohort of
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has honoured 10 journalists who distinguished themselves in investigative journalism in Nigeria, at the 18th edition of its Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting which took place in Abuja on Saturday 9 December 2023. For the first time ever, the centre also conferred both Human Rights Defender
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