US Consulate and Media Career Development Network Expand Support for Nigerian Journalists
The US Consulate General in Lagos is extending its support for the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) for a second year to strengthen the capacity of up-and-coming Nigerian journalists through the Journalism Clinic commencing in November 2026.
Program Details
The expanded initiative will provide 12 monthly training sessions across various cities, including Lagos, Ibadan, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Awka, and Enugu. The sessions will enable journalists to enhance their skills by learning from accomplished journalists and experts who will lead the sessions.
Interested journalists can apply by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/uVQ8DkuquQVBsjQh8. Selected participants will be notified before each monthly session.
The Media Career Development Network
The Media Career Development Network is a journalism training and mentorship organization dedicated to assisting media professionals in building stronger, more sustainable, and fulfilling careers.
The Importance of Journalism Training
The Journalism Clinic is aimed at equipping journalists with the necessary knowledge and skills to report more effectively on issues affecting the U.S.-Nigeria relationship, particularly trade, investment, technology, the creative industry, and other areas of bilateral cooperation.
</body> </html><small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
