Wole Soyinka centre collecting entries for 13th edition of its award
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is calling for entries from Nigerian journalists for the 13th edition of its award.
In a statement Motunrayo Alaka, the centre coordinator, said the award is open to journalists with stories published between October 4, 2017 and October 3, 2018.
She said the submitted reports must involve in-depth coverage of clandestine activities on public and or corporate corruption, human rights abuses, or on regulatory failures in Nigeria.
The Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting honours journalism works from the print, radio, television, photography, online and editorial cartoon categories.
“Received entries will be collated using the award coding system and assessed by a panel of media experts and related professionals with good understanding of investigative reporting,” the statement read.
“The judges’ board would broadly score stories based on quality of investigation, evidence, human rights elements, ethical reportage, courage, individual creativity, public interest, impact and quality of presentation.
“The deadline for the submission of entries is Wednesday, 24 October by 4pm. All entries, apart from the online categories must be submitted to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism office, Second Floor, 18A Abiodun Sobajo Street, Off Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos.”
However, an applicant may only submit a maximum of a total of two entries. The criteria for the award is listed here.
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