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The news media can shape conversations and interventions on Female Genital Mutilation

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Female Genital Mutilation is one of the prevalent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) recognised internationally as a violation of human rights, health and the integrity of girls and women. According to a 2021 data of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at least 200 million women and girls in 31 countries around the world are …

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Projects, partners and results: The WSCIJ 2021 review

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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) had an incredible 2021. We accomplished an effective engagement of 52 stakeholders from 41 organisations, trained and mentored 74 reporters from 43 media organisations, engaged 63 resource persons from 54 organisations, honoured 14 reporters and two honorary award recipients from 15 organisations, held 24 media events across …

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International Day of Education: The media as a key player in transforming education

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Education plays a foundational role in transforming human society. To achieve meaningful development, a nation needs inclusive and equitable quality education. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as the International Day of Education, to celebrate the role of education in brokering peace and development. As the world marks the fourth edition of the …

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Oil Exploration in Nigeria: Development turned into Degradation?

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Nigeria is the fifth largest producer of Crude Oil in the world but 63rd on the World Economic Forum’s Inclusive Development Index for Emerging Economies in 2018. Since Shell Darcy discovered oil in Oloibiri in 1956, the stories that stem from the oil-producing areas of Nigeria have been those of continual deprivation and degradation — …

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