WikkiTimes opens applications for a 6-month AI Accountability Fellowship. Selected journalists will receive training, stipends & mentorship to investigate extractive sector issues in the North. Apply now!
President Bola Tinubu, former Senate President David Mark, and media bodies mourn the passing of Newswatch co-founder Yakubu Mohammed at 75. A tribute to a courageous journalism icon.
Nigeria's media industry is in mourning following the death of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, co-founder of Newswatch Magazine. Governor Ododo and Minister Idris lead tributes.
President Bola Tinubu honours the legacy of Yakubu Mohammed, the courageous Newswatch co-founder who died at 14 Jan 2026. Read his tribute and the journalist's impact on Nigeria.
Veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed reveals in his memoir 'Beyond Expectations' how his passion for journalism began in childhood, detailing his career, surviving an assassination, and insights on Dele Giwa. Read his inspiring story.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has urged Nigerian journalists to embrace constructive reporting and shun fake news. Read his full message to the NUJ.
PAC Foundation's Girls Can Code Cohort 3.0 trained 100 young women as Virtual Assistants, achieving an 84% certification rate. The program boosts employability and economic empowerment in Nigeria's digital economy.
Seplat Energy is inviting applications from young Nigerian graduates for its 23-month Applied Technology Training Programme. The initiative offers hands-on oil and gas skills and City & Guilds certification. Apply by January 30, 2026.
African Telescope Newspaper appoints scholars from Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon & Nigeria to its Editorial Board to strengthen Africa-focused journalism. Read about their expertise.
Explore how economic precarity is forcing Nigerian journalists into moonlighting, threatening credibility and ethics. Discover the human cost and urgent need for reform in the digital age.
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo donates a fully equipped Abuja facility to PRNigeria Academy, boosting media capacity building. Read about this major investment in Nigeria's communication sector.
Grace Ike, NUJ FCT Council Chairman, calls for optimism and ethical journalism in 2026, prioritizing welfare and integrity. Read her full New Year message.
MultiChoice invites Nigerian filmmakers to apply for its fully funded 2026 Talent Factory programme. Applications close February 27, 2026. Apply now!
The NCC posthumously honoured Evelyn Osagie with the first Moses Ekpo Prize for Innovative Copyright Reporting. The award celebrates her dedication to Nigeria's creative sector and fearless journalism. Read the full story.
Dr Ridwan Kolawole of UI trains journalists in Oyo on solutions journalism, a method to report evidence-based responses to societal problems, moving beyond just highlighting issues.
Former Ogun Governor Olusegun Osoba and Newswatch co-founders Ray Ekpu and Maureen Chigbo celebrated the late Dan Agbese's legacy at a Lagos tribute night. Read about his impact on Nigerian media.
The Guardian's Ann Godwin wins NMMA Female Reporter and DMOMA Media Personality awards. WSCIJ and NUJ Rivers celebrate her data-driven journalism and impact on Niger Delta communities. Read more.
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
Ahmad Muazu, NAHCON's media aide, reveals a coordinated media attack using false narratives to pressure leadership. He urges the public to discern between genuine journalism and propaganda.
Microsoft reveals its partnership with Nigeria has trained over 4 million citizens in digital skills since 2021. The tech giant now plans to train 350,000 more in AI to harness Africa's $1.5 trillion opportunity. Read more.
The Guardian journalists were among top winners at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism awards in Lagos, recognised for exposés on malnutrition and abandoned projects. Discover the full list of honourees.
NAWOJ Rivers celebrates Ann Godwin for clinching NMMA Female Reporter & DMOMA Media Personality of the Year in one day. Her investigative journalism sets a national standard. Read more.
The Guardian's Ann Godwin wins NMMA Female Reporter and DMOMA Personality of the Year for an investigation that forced government action at UPTH. Read her impactful story.
Push Africa partners with AUST to train and empower millions with industry skills. Over 100 healthcare assistants graduate in Abuja, marking a step towards reducing unemployment.
Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru J430 planes to expand pilot training capacity. Delivery starts this December.
IBUAM signs MoU with Auxano Aviation for 30 Jabiru aircraft to boost pilot training. Minister Festus Keyamo hails the deal at the Nigeria International Airshow. Full delivery expected by 2027.
An expert reveals how major societal disruptions like #EndSARS protests and the Twitter ban transformed news consumption in Nigeria, eroding trust in traditional media and empowering citizen journalism.
Google.org commits N3 billion to advance Nigeria's digital transformation through AI talent development and cybersecurity training. Learn how this initiative creates job opportunities.
The Guardian Newspaper celebrated a double victory at the 19th Nigeria Media Nite Out Awards. David Meshioye and Suliyat Tella won top honours for political and society writing. Discover their award-winning work!
New research exposes severe psychological trauma among Nigerian journalists covering conflicts. Study calls for urgent mental health support systems for media professionals.