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The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is now accepting entries from Nigerian journalists for its annual award for investigative reporting.

Motunrayo Alaka, executive director/CEO of WSCIJ, in a statement, said stories from the print, online, photo, cartoon, television and radio genres of the media, published between October 4, 2019 and October 3, 2020 are qualified to apply, while all entries are to be submitted online.

She said the 2020 award will reward works that explore the intersection between sustainable development goals (SDGs) and COVID-19.

“The choice of focus area for the 15th edition of the award programme is due to the fact that COVID-19 has exacerbated problems of poverty, hunger, education, health and inequalities between female and male persons among others, that Nigeria faces as the country marks its 60th independence anniversary,” Alaka said.

“From the 4th of October when the award call for application opens, all reporters who meet the necessary entry criteria may submit their works on the online portal – www.award.wscij.org.

“Accepted works will be collated and scored based on the quality of investigation, evidence, human rights elements, ethical reportage, courage, individual creativity, public interest, impact and quality of presentation.

“WSCIJ will use its award coding system and engage a panel of judges from diverse fields with good understanding of investigative reporting and its public policy implications.”

The deadline for submission of entries is Saturday, October 24, by 4pm.