Local journalists across Nigeria have been invited to apply for a specialised training programme designed to strengthen investigative and accountability reporting at the grassroots level.
The initiative, titled “RUSH for Local Journalists: Strengthening Follow-up for Accountability Reporting,” is organized by the Collaborative Media Project in partnership with the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ).
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The programme is part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Collaborative Media Project and aims to equip journalists with practical tools to improve follow-up reporting and drive impactful storytelling.
Programme Details and Timeline
According to the organisers, the training will focus on enhancing journalists’ ability to track stories, demand accountability, and produce investigative reports that influence governance and transparency.
Application Deadline: April 9, 2026
Training Date: April 16, 2026
Application Link: bit.ly/4dqd8Lb
Participants are expected to gain hands-on knowledge and strategies that can elevate the quality of reporting, particularly at the community level where accountability journalism is most needed.
Strengthening Grassroots Journalism
The organisers emphasised the importance of strengthening local journalism in Nigeria, noting that follow-up reporting remains a critical gap in holding institutions accountable.
A statement accompanying the call noted that the programme will help journalists “produce impactful stories that hold power to account,” especially within underserved communities.
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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism has long been at the forefront of promoting investigative journalism in Nigeria, supporting reporters with training, fellowships, and resources to deepen public-interest reporting.
