The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has announced that entries for the 21st Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR2026) will close on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT).
The centre made the announcement in a post on its official X account, urging journalists with investigative stories that expose wrongdoing, challenge existing systems and hold people in positions of authority accountable to submit their work before the deadline.
Five Categories Open for Entries
According to the announcement, submissions are open across Print, Broadcast (TV and Radio), Editorial Cartoon, Photography and Online categories.
The award recognises investigative journalism that promotes accountability, uncovers the truth and contributes to public interest reporting.
The centre encouraged eligible journalists to take advantage of the final submission window, stressing that their investigative work deserves visibility and recognition.
How to Submit Entries
Journalists interested in participating in the 2026 edition can submit their entries through the official awards website at https://award.wscij.org.
The deadline is Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. WAT.
The Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting is organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism to promote excellence in investigative journalism and encourage reporting that strengthens accountability and democratic governance.
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