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Over 200 people gathered at the University of San Carlos to tackle real problems in their community, from flood control failures to affordable housing. Young journalists and activists are already putting their action plans into motion.
A global human rights organization is demanding the release of a 23-year-old reporter sentenced to four years in prison after criticizing police on Facebook. The case has sparked international attention on press freedom and police accountability in Nigeria.
Journalists across Nigeria gathered in Lagos to celebrate the legacy of Dele Giwa, a pioneering editor killed by a parcel bomb in 1986, through a new book preserving his fearless journalism. Four decades later, his work still challenges readers and reminds us why truth-telling matters.
Six people trapped in a Nigerian prison simply because they couldn't afford their court fines just got a second chance, thanks to a group of journalists who stepped up to help. The Nigeria Union of Journalists in Jigawa State paid the fines and set them free during their first-ever Press Week celebration.
Out of 500 applicants, 28 journalists from Nigeria and Ghana earned spots in a prestigious three-month program to master emerging technology reporting. The fellowship tackles one of journalism's biggest challenges: making complex science accessible when the world needs it most.
Nigeria mourns Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, a diplomat and journalist who spent 86 years championing truth, accountability, and national progress. President Tinubu celebrated his legacy of principled service across media and international relations.
A new digital archive will protect decades of African journalism history from being lost forever. The platform launches alongside a book honoring legendary Nigerian editor Lade Bonuola's 50-year career defending press freedom.
A prestigious investigative journalism award in Nigeria just increased its prize money by 75%, now offering N1.75 million to reporters who hold power accountable. New sponsors joined the five-year-old Ray Ekpu Prize, which honors journalists from Akwa Ibom State dedicated to exposing corruption and promoting good governance.
Out of 500 applicants across two countries, Premium Times journalist Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman earned one of just 65 coveted spots in a UK fellowship training reporters to cover emerging technology. Her selection highlights growing investment in African science journalism.
A new AI-powered tool is making it easier for journalists and researchers across Africa to monitor what health officials are saying and doing. SautiHealth launches this week to bring transparency to public health commitments.
A teen reporter for a kids' news show just taught professional journalists how it's done. Patrick Hammond's straightforward question got a political leader to reveal what seasoned reporters had been trying to uncover all week.
Sandra Smith marks nearly two decades at Fox News, reflecting on covering historic events, launching major shows, and raising two children while building a celebrated broadcast career. Her journey shows how dedication and passion can sustain a meaningful career.