20/01/2024
I am genuinely astounded and deeply moved by the outpouring of support from so many well-wishers.
It's truly heartwarming to realize how many people believe in me, especially as I didn't campaign for this recognition.
Your overwhelming display of genuine affection and the honor of nominating me for the Community Builder Award has left me speechless.
Thank you Wikimedia User Group Nigeria, for this powerful reminder that our efforts in promoting free knowledge and growing the community of volunteers are not only noticed but also deeply appreciated.
I dedicate this to everyone who believes in community growth🇳🇬 Together we can!!
19/07/2023
Have you registered for the physical meetup for Wiki-Cred Boot-Camp for Information Professionals in Nigeria?
No?🤔
Don't wait till it's too late. Kindly register through this link.
Reg. Form: https://forms.gle/BmUJhcacfzH88DzcA
Date: Saturday, 22nd of July, 2023 (next week Saturday).
Time: 9:00am (No African Time)
Venue: MUSTAPHA AKANBI LIBRARY AND RESOURCE CENTRE, AGBA-DAM RD, 240102, ILORIN, KWARA.
Best regards,
Barakat Adegboye,
Wiki-Cred Boot-Camp for Information Professionals in Nigeria Team.
24/05/2023
All registrants should check their mail and confirm availability. Please note that only selected participants were contacted.
15/05/2023
Empowering Nigeria's Information Professionals:Join Wikicred Boot Camp to master the “Art of Reliable Knowledge!"
See our metapage for more information:
https://meta.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki-Cred_Boot-Camp_for_Information_Professionals_in_Nigeria/Overview
04/05/2023
APPLICATION UNDER REVIEW
In response to the volume of questions we have been receiving, we want to clarify that all applications are currently under review and decisions will be communicated on a rolling basis to successful applicants from now till the end of May.
23/04/2023
REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY!
Registration is open to information professionals, including journalists, librarians, academics, publishers, and authors in Nigeria, to foster critical media and information literacy skills that encourage meaningful connection with Wikipedia as an information portal and provide easy accessibility to reliable information online.
Hurry now and apply here:
https://bit.ly/WikiCred4InfoProf_2023
For more enquires, visit the event's metapage here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki-Cred_Boot-Camp_for_Information_Professionals_in_Nigeria/Overview
20/04/2023
The challenge of misinformation cannot be overemphasized and in response to this challenge, we have launched the Wiki-Cred Boot-Camp for Information Professionals in Nigeria. This initiative aims to introduce Nigerian information professionals, such as journalists, writers, editors, teachers, and librarians, to Wikimedia projects that support open knowledge and involve them in a series of activities that will improve the credibility of the overall information ecosystem.
Interested participants are encouraged to register via https://bit.ly/WikiCred4InfoProf_2023
Registration closes on April 23rd, 2023.
15/04/2023
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The WikiCred Bootcamp for Information Professionals In NIgeria has commenced registration for interested participants.
Interested participants should apply here:
https://bit.ly/WikiCred4InfoProf_2023
Registration closes April 23rd, 2023
For more enquires, visit the event's metapage here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki-Cred_Boot-Camp_for_Information_Professionals_in_Nigeria/Overview
15/04/2023
The Wiki-Cred Boot-Camp project will inform participants of the value of Wikipedia as an open knowledge-based platform and the necessity of their involvement in free knowledge.
Bukola James and Blessing LInason shared in their blogpost:
Wiki-Cred Boot-Camp: Strengthening the Credibility of the Nigerian Information Ecosystem
The sheer availability of information online has led to info overload and an increase misinformation, making it difficult to determine what…
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