‘Masked not silenced’ is the theme as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism, WSCIJ marks the 15th anniversary of its award programme with a conference and public presentation of prizes. The conference will hold on Monday and Tuesday as webinars on Zoom from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, while the 2020 public award presentation…
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AFRICMIL, PRIMORG unveil Partnership to Push for Whistleblower Legislation in Nigeria
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Stakeholders call for review of policymaking processes at AFRICMIL roundtable on equitable growth and social inclusion
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