APPLY NOW: RCDIJ AFRICA FUND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Deadline: Ongoing — The RCDIJ Africa Fund is currently accepting applications from journalists throughout Africa. This fund is accessible to journalists falling under various categories, including Employed/Freelance, Online, Print, Broadcast, Photo, Cartoon, and Multimedia. The RCDIJ Africa Fund provides support for small to mid-scale data and/or investigative journalism projects covering subjects such as education, health, […]

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“PULITZER CENTRE TO FUND INVESTIGATIVE STORIES ON SCIENCE MISINFORMATION”

“ONGOING DEADLINE: The Pulitzer Centre is providing grants for comprehensive and investigative narratives focusing on science misinformation, science denial, and the dissemination of pseudoscience. The center is actively seeking journalistic strategies to identify and combat the prevalence of scientific misinformation and disinformation. For its latest Truth Decay grant initiative, the Pulitzer Center is enthusiastic about […]

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“APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2025 PROGRAM ON HEALTH EQUITY BY ATLANTIC FELLOWS”

DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 2024 — The 2025 edition of the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity programme is currently open for applications. The Health Equity programme is designed to bring together the many diverse industries and professions that influence health and well-being including, but not limited to: art, law, business, academia, government, journalism, social enterprise, research, media, […]

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“AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISM AWARDS”

Deadline: March 27, 2024 — The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is inviting journalists to propose nominations for its science journalism awards. The science journalism awards aim to acknowledge stories that enhance comprehension and awareness of Earth and space sciences. AGU is accepting submissions for the following award categories: 1. The David Perlman Award for Excellence […]

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“PREMIUM TIMES JOURNALIST, 39 OTHERS WIN FELLOWSHIP”

A journalist from Premium Times, Nike Adebowale-Tambe, along with 39 other journalists from various African nations, has been chosen to cover the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. Mrs. Tambe, a senior reporter on Premium Times’ development desk, has extensively covered health issues and received praise for her work […]

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“JIGAWA STATE TO CREATE TRUST FUND FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT AMID ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES.”

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has unveiled plans to establish a Permanent Flood Disaster Emergency Trust Fund to address the recurring challenges of floods and other ecological issues affecting the state adversely. The governor made this announcement on Friday at the Jigawa State Government House during the inauguration of a flood disaster management committee. […]

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“RECIPIENT OF HAJJ SLOT, CASH, AND BUS REWARD FOR RETURNING LOST N100M.”

“Salihu AbdulHadi Kankia, a member of the First Aid Group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), receives rewards for returning lost N100 million. The acknowledgement took place during the conclusion ceremony for Islamic scholars presenting this year’s Ramadan Tafsir in Bauchi. Eng. Mustapha Imam Sitti, National Director of the First Aid Group, introduced […]

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“EDO WITNESSES THE PASSING OUT CEREMONY OF 46 NEWLY RECRUITED PERSONNEL BY NSCDC.”

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) conducted a Passing Out Parade for 46 newly trained personnel, marking the culmination of six months of intensive training. During the ceremony, Gbenga Agun, the Commandant of the Edo Command, addressed the 2023 intakes, emphasizing the importance of diligence in carrying out their duties. He commended the […]

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“TUESDAY MARKS THE INAUGURATION OF THE NATIONAL MSMEs BUSINESS CLINICS, ANNOUNCES SHETTIMA.”

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is scheduled to officially open the Expanded National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Business Clinics in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Tuesday. As part of his one-day visit to Ogun State, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Lekan Adeniran, clarified that the Expanded National MSMEs Business Clinic is a […]

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