Ikeja Record Launches Community Report Award 2025 To Empower Lagos Journalists (₦500,000 Grant)

Applications are open for the Ikeja Record Community Report Award 2025 which offers a grant of ₦500,000 to empower Lagos Journalists. Apply Below:

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline is December 10, 2024. 

Tell Me About The Ikeja Record Community Report Award:

The Ikeja Record Community Report Award is a groundbreaking initiative launched by Ikeja Record to empower Lagos-based journalists to tell impactful, untold stories about local communities. This prestigious award offers mid-career journalists ₦500,000 to research, develop, and publish narratives that highlight opportunities and challenges within Lagos communities. By fostering development-driven journalism, the award underscores Ikeja Record’s commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and inspiring action through storytelling.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Journalism 

Type:

Award/Grant

Who can Apply For The Ikeja Record Community Report Award?

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

• Open to freelance journalists and those affiliated with media organizations.
• Must be mid-career journalists passionate about community-focused storytelling.
• Applicants should have published works in reputable media outlets.

Required Documents:

Applicants are also to submit the following documents:

• A story pitch detailing the proposed community-focused narrative.
• A brief bio of the applicant.
• Links to two previously published works.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Nigeria (Lagos-based journalists)

Where will the Award be Taken?

Lagos 

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How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Ikeja Record Community Report Award?

Additionally, the award comes with the following benefits:

• ₦500,000 grant to support story research, development, and publication.
• Opportunity to publish a high-impact story through Ikeja Record.
• Mentorship and evaluation by a panel of distinguished Nigerian journalists.
• Platform to amplify the voices of Lagos communities.

How Long Will the Award Last?

One month 

How to Apply:

Interested journalists should submit their story pitches, along with a brief bio and two links to previously published work, to info@ikejarecord.com by December 10, 2024. No attachment is required but the email subject line should include “Community Report Award”