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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. Check: YouthLead Africa Lead (H)er Fellowship 2025 for Young Women Changemakers- Apply Now! 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 Check: Lanzhou University of Technology Announces The 2025 Presidential Scholarship For Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students to Study in China (Funded) 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”

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

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