February 23, 2026

Vukosi Marivate

Deep Learning Indaba Opens Applications for 2026 Gathering, African Startup Track

African Investigative Journalism Conference Opens Call for Proposals for 2026 Conference

Jane Sasseen

Center for Business Journalism Opens Applications for Spring 2026 McGraw Business Journalism Fellowship

Lisa Gibbs

Pulitzer Center Invites Journalism Proposals on Climate, Labour

Jason Bordoff

Center on Global Energy Policy Invites Applications for 2026 Energy Journalism Fellows Programme

Katja Schiller Nwator,

Philanthropy Circuit Launches African Philanthropy Media Fellowship

Alastair Lewis

FIPP World Media Congress to Hold in Madrid in October

Ahmed Isah Sakpe, Jounalist

Police Arrest, Detain Journalist Over Alleged Cyberbullying, Defamation

Cairo to Host Third MIL, Global Understanding Conference

Dr. Aminu Maida

NCC Licences Six New ISPs to Boost Competition in Nigeria’s Broadband Market

Prof. Alexander Lawall

Research Association Calls for Papers for International Conference on AI-Based Media Innovation 2026

Mr Bernard Maissen

FOC Launches 2026 Programme of Action for its 15th Anniversary Year

United States Formally Withdraws from Freedom Online Coalition

Barbara Massing

2026 DW Global Media Forum Scheduled for June in Bonn

Ms Charity Uwakwe,

Court Fixes February 26 for Judgment in Journalist’s ₦5m Fundamental Rights Suit Against Abia Government

IPI, IMS Announce Call for Nominations for 2026 Press Freedom Awards

GIJN, iMEdD Invite Applications for Second Introduction to Investigative Journalism Training Course

20th International Journalism Festival to Hold in Perugia from April 15 to 18

Ms Ayomide Eweje

Court Adjourns Hearing in Journalist’s FOI Suit Against Ikorodu General Hospital to May 27

David Bornstein

Solutions Journalism Network Opens 2024/2025 Awards, Calls for Entries

Sundar Pichai

Google Accelerator Programme for African Startups Opens for Applications

Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede

EFCC Operatives Seize News Central TV Crew’s Camera During Protest in Abuja

CP Olohundare Moshood

Lagos Police Attack Journalists Covering Anti-Demolition Protest

Ayomide Eweje

MRA Calls for Reform of Intellectual Property Laws in Nigeria to Make them Rights-Respecting

Idowu Adewale

MRA Urges Government to Promote Reading Culture, Protect Rights of Writers

Edetaen Ojo

MRA Commends NBC’s Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections, Raises Concerns over Restrictive Provisions

Ezenwa Anumnu

Appeal Court Dismisses NBC’s Bid to Overturn Judgment Restraining it from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed

MRA Joins Other Media Freedom Groups to Write President Tinubu Seeking Accountability for Attacks on Journalists

Idowu Adewale

MRA Urges Government to Promote Reading Culture, Protect Rights of Writers

MTN Launches Pan-African Media Innovation Programme, Calls for Entries

Richard Harris

CASW Calls for Nomination for 2026 Evert Clark/Seth Payne Young Science Journalist Award

Victor Cohn

CASW Opens Nominations for 2026 Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting

Eric Ferrero

FIJ Invites Proposals for Investigative Reporting Grants for Impactful Stories

Alberto Nerazzini

Associazione DIG Documentari Inchieste Giornalismi – ETS Accepting Entries for 2026 DIG Awards

Meaghan Parker

CASW Opens Submissions for 2026 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award

Mr. Charles Ebuebu

NBC Issues Guidance to Broadcasters Ahead of 2027 Elections, Warns Against Code Breaches

Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi

Police Bar Journalists from Covering Damaged Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja

María Ángeles

IFJ Gender Council Elects 11-Member Steering Committee

Charles Ebuebu,

NBC Unveils FreeTV Platform to Expand Access, Raise Stakes for Broadcast Freedom in Nigeria

Victor Ndonnang

Internet Society Invites Applications for 2026 Community Advocacy Fellowship

Eric Freedman

11th International Conference on Communication and Media Studies to Hold in Singapore on October 1 and 2

Yemisi Akinbobola

AWiM26 to Take Place in Namibia on December 3 and 4, Invites Submissions

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo

African Commission Calls for Public Input into Draft Instrument on Access to Data

Rawan Damen

Nigeria Leads African Countries in Donor-Supported Investigative Journalism, New GFMD Report Says

Mohammed Idris

Federal Government, UNESCO Launch Media and Information Literacy Institute in Abuja on April 30

Nigeria Assumes Chairship of UNESCO’s PX Commission

Allwell Eneh

Journalist Attacked While Investigating Extortion in Rivers State