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23/07/2026

MIIA AUGUST 2026 MEDIA STATEMENT - 20 JULY, 2026

PRESS RELEASE

MIIA Opens Registration for 6th Free Online Media Training Series

Lagos, Nigeria - The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the sixth edition of its Free Quarterly Online Training Programme, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing ethical, innovative and future-ready media professionals across Africa.

The two-day virtual training will hold on Saturday, 15 August and Saturday, 22 August 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), via Zoom.

Since its inception, MIIA has continued to provide practical, high-impact professional development opportunities for journalists, editors, broadcasters, public relations practitioners and other communication professionals and enthusiasts. The August 2026 cohort reflects the Initiative's continued focus on equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to navigate today's rapidly evolving media landscape.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Day 1 - Saturday, 15 August 2026

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Words That Divide: Media Stigmatisation and the Challenge of National Cohesion
Facilitator: Tony Onyima, PhD - Former Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Sun Newspapers; Former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State; Managing Consultant, Bridgehead Communications Network Ltd.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Multimedia Storytelling 101
Facilitator: Adeboye Ola, PhD - Veteran Journalist; Deputy Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos.

Day 2 - Saturday, 22 August 2026

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Telling Human Interest Stories in Health Reporting
Facilitator: Oluyinka Shokunbi - Veteran Health Editor; President, Network of Reproductive Health Journalists of Nigeria; Managing Editor, HealthStylePlus Online.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

New Forms of Storytelling: What Matters?
Facilitator: Azu Ishiekwene - Former Editor and Executive Director, The Punch; currently Senior Vice Chairman/Editor-in-Chief, Leadership Newspapers.

REGISTRATION
Participation is entirely free, but registration is mandatory.

New participants can register via:
https://forms.gle/6ZbrfoTMCWmKAaFi8

Returning participants (old cohorts) should register via:
https://forms.gle/Z6xoFH7z7FnWT3ee6

Registration process closes Friday, 7 August, 2026.

ABOUT MIIA
The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) is a professional training platform dedicated to nurturing a new generation of ethical, innovative and impact-driven African media professionals.

Through its free quarterly online training programmes, MIIA equips journalists, editors, broadcasters and communication practitioners with the practical skills, ethical grounding and strategic insight required to thrive in today's evolving media ecosystem.

FOR INQUIRIES OR COLLABORATION
Femi Akintunde-Johnson
Coordinator,
Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA)
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp (text only): +234 803 315 0547

06/05/2026

*LEARN FROM SOME OF THE BEST*

Are you ready to sharpen your media skills?

The MIIA Free Online Training returns this May.

Two Saturdays. Four expert-led sessions. Completely free.

New participants and returning cohorts are welcome.

Act now. Seats are limited.

*Registration Links:*
New participants: https://forms.gle/23NtV2gCU6pVpRW67

Returning participants: https://forms.gle/T6JkJjGHcM3tHHYc7

Registration Ends 8 May, 2026

Enrollment Form For The Fifth MIIA Online Training Series Dates: Saturdays - 16 & 23 May, 2026 Venue: Online (Zoom) Time: 11am - 4pm DAY 1: 11am - 1pm - Course 1: Media Regulation In Nigeria: How Ethical Codification and Co-Regulation Can Boost Professionalism, And Impact The Bottomline - Lanre Idow...

17/04/2026

INVITATION: MIIA 5th Free Online Media Training Series - May 2026

Dear Colleague,

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) is pleased to invite you to participate in its 5th Free Online Media Training Series, scheduled to hold in May 2026.

This two-day intensive training is designed to equip media and communication professionals with practical skills, ethical grounding and strategic insight for today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.

Dates: Saturday, 16 May and Saturday, 23 May 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (WAT)
Venue: Zoom

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS:

Day 1 – Saturday, 16 May 2026
• Media Regulation in Nigeria: How Ethical Codification and Co-Regulation Can Boost Professionalism, and Impact the Bottom Line – Lanre Ìdòwú

• Crisis Communication and Management – Alex Ogundadegbe

Day 2 – Saturday, 23 May 2026
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Media Engagement – Ohi Alegbe

• Mastering the Art of Interview Across Media Platforms – Olumide Iyanda

Participation is entirely free. However, registration is mandatory.

Registration Links:
New participants: https://forms.gle/23NtV2gCU6pVpRW67

Returning participants: https://forms.gle/T6JkJjGHcM3tHHYc7

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and enhance your capacity for ethical and impactful media practice.

For inquiries, please contact:
[email protected]
WhatsApp (text only): +234 803 315 0547

We look forward to your participation.

Yours sincerely,

Femi Akintunde-Johnson
Coordinator
Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA)

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