The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will launch its Living Archives Initiative and a digital platform for preserving Africa’s media history in Lagos on October 22, alongside the unveiling of a book celebrating veteran Nigerian journalist Lade Bonuola.…
PUNCH journalist Adetutu Sobowale has won the maiden Reporter Slam Nigeria contest, sharing her experience of the pressures journalists face when reporting breaking news in the digital age. Sobowale emerged winner at the event held on Wednesday at Alliance Française,…
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced five hosts from five African countries for its 20th edition, scheduled to hold in November in Lagos. The hosts are Nigerian actress Genoveva Umeh, Tanzanian actor and producer Idris Sultan, Malawian broadcaster Priscilla…
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has graduated 374 young professionals from its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme (GMAP), as the bank continues to build its pool of young talent across Africa. The graduates were inducted into the bank at a…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has awarded N20 million each to the best graduating students of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. Sanwo-Olu announced the cash gifts on Wednesday during LASU’s 29th and 30th Combined…
By Michael Omotosho | The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, digital inclusion and economic opportunities, saying young Nigerians must be equipped with the skills and support needed to drive the country’s development. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) has unveiled the nominees for its inaugural state awards across Rivers, Abia, Oyo and Kano States, recognising young Nigerians making outstanding contributions in their communities. The nominees cut across sectors including entrepreneurship, technology, education,…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Managing Editor of Nigeria Grassroot News, Yinka Olaito, has won the Inclusion and Diversity Award at the BudgIT Active Citizens Awards (ACA) 2026 in recognition of his contributions to promoting inclusive journalism, advancing diversity and…
West African leaders gathered at the newly commissioned Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Lungi, Sierra Leone, on July 19, 2026, for the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The high-level summit…
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will host a high-level regional media summit in Accra, Ghana, on July 9 to address the escalating threat of disinformation on democratic governance across West Africa. The landmark event, themed “Defending Democracy…
