As part of the effort to achieve the objectives of Strengthening Citizens Resistance Against Prevalence of Corruption (SCRAP-C) project, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) together with Action Aid Nigeria and Centre for Communication and Social Impact organized a capacity building workshop in Abuja from September 11-13 for social groups and network on social audit…
University of Michigan International Institute announces interdisciplinary master’s program
By Margo Lakin The International Institute at the University of Michigan will offer a Master’s in International and Regional Studies beginning in the fall of 2019. MIRS combines an interdisciplinary curriculum, deep regional or thematic knowledge, and rigorous methodological training to prepare students for current and future international career opportunities both inside and outside of…
Mental healthcare for journalists gets attention as PTCIJ and Olive Prime Psychological Services sign MOU
As part of the Journalism Welfare Campaign, Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) and The Olive Prime Psychological services (TOPS) Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday 10 September at the PTCIJ office in Abuja to provide free mental health assessment and care for journalists. The PTCIJ in recognition of the peculiarity of…
PTCIJ builds press attack tracker
Following the continuous victimisation of journalists in the country, the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, held a Hackathon in its bid to build a real-time application meant for tracking of journalists who are attacked or detained in the course of carrying out their duties. The application (App), also…
YALI seeks applications for 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is seeking applications for its 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to empower young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. In 2019, the Fellowship will provide 700 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. college or…