CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: NATIONAL INFORMATION INTEGRITY WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS, FACT-CHECKERS AND DIGITAL CREATORS

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: NATIONAL INFORMATION INTEGRITY WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS, FACT-CHECKERS AND DIGITAL CREATORS

The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), through its fact-checking, media and information literacy initiative DUBAWA, is inviting applications for a National Information Integrity Workshop ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

The workshop is designed for journalists, fact-checkers, digital influencers and content creators across Nigeria’s 6 geopolitical zones who are interested in strengthening information integrity and addressing the spread of misinformation and disinformation during the election period.

The programme will equip participants with practical knowledge and skills to identify, investigate and respond to emerging information threats that could affect the public’s access to accurate and reliable information during the 2027 elections.

WORKSHOP FOCUS AREAS

Participants will gain knowledge and practical techniques in the following areas.

1. Open-source intelligence and investigation (OSINT) techniques for investigating claims and gathering digital evidence.
2. Digital verification methods for assessing the authenticity and credibility of online information, images and videos.
3. Detecting AI-generated content and identifying election-related misinformation and disinformation.
4. Strategies for investigating and responding to emerging information threats in the digital environment.
5. Strengthening information integrity and promoting responsible communication during the electoral process.
6. Collaboration and coordinated responses among journalists, fact-checkers, digital influencers and content creators during the 2027 general elections.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Applications are invited from the following categories of professionals and practitioners across Nigeria’s 6 geopolitical zones.

1. Journalists and media practitioners.
2. Fact-checkers and verification professionals.
3. Digital influencers.
4. Content creators.

Applicants should have an interest in information integrity, digital verification, fact-checking, responsible media practice and addressing election-related disinformation.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, November 2, 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and eligible applicants should complete the application form through the link below.

APPLICATION FORM

Organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) through DUBAWA, this workshop provides an opportunity for media professionals and digital creators to strengthen their verification skills and contribute to information integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.