The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has opened registration for the seventh edition of its Free Quarterly Online Training Programme, continuing its commitment to strengthening professionalism, ethical practice and innovation across the media and communications sectors.
The two-day virtual training will hold on Saturday, 14 November and Saturday, 21 November 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT), via Zoom.
Since its inception, MIIA has provided practical professional development opportunities for journalists, editors, broadcasters, public relations practitioners and other media and communications professionals. The November programme continues this mission with four specialised modules addressing the changing demands of television journalism, sports media, strategic communications and energy reporting in the age of artificial intelligence.
The sessions will combine professional insights with practical applications, drawing on the facilitators’ extensive experience across journalism, broadcasting, corporate communications and public affairs.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
DAY 1 – SATURDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Television Newscasting and Strategic Communication: A Guide for Professionals in Nigerian Broadcasting
Facilitator: Dr Seun Olagunju – Former General Manager/Head of Station at Raypower FM, Abuja; Desk Head and News Anchor at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA); General Manager, Public Affairs, Transmission Company of Nigeria; and Group Head, Strategic Communications, Bank of Industry.
The session will examine how television journalists can move beyond reading scripts to communicating with clarity, credibility and purpose, while applying strategic communication principles to news selection, presentation and audience engagement across broadcast and digital platforms.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sports Reporting versus Sports Broadcasting
Facilitator: Deji Balogun – Former General Manager, Lagos Television; former Abuja Station Manager, Channels Television; and former Head of Government and Community Relations Unit, Channels Television.
This session will explore the distinctions and intersections between sports reporting and sports broadcasting, focusing on professional skills, effective storytelling, live presentation, audience engagement and the demands of delivering accurate and compelling sports content across media platforms.
DAY 2 – SATURDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Make Sisi Clara Louder Than Amebo: Narrative Control in Information Management Strategy
Facilitator: Johnson Onime – Former Director of Corporate and Public Affairs and Executive Director at DAAR Communications PLC, Lagos; currently Principal Consultant at Intense Concepts & Associates Ltd.
The session will examine the role of narrative control in strategic information management, exploring how organisations can shape public understanding, manage competing narratives and communicate effectively in an environment increasingly influenced by digital platforms, public opinion and information disorder.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Energy Reporting in the Era of AI
Facilitator: Yakubu Lawal, MNIPR – Former Energy Editor; former Special Assistant to two Ministers of Power on Media and Communication; and Chairman, Society of Energy Editors, Abuja.
The session will explore the evolving demands of energy journalism, including the use of artificial intelligence for research, data analysis, information verification and storytelling, while emphasising accuracy, accountability and ethical reporting of complex energy-sector issues.
REGISTRATION
Participation in the MIIA training programme is entirely free, but registration is mandatory.
New participants should register via: https://forms.gle/uMi9yGs8WHs5vyEt5
Returning participants from previous cohorts should register via: https://forms.gle/wbQMmXrYrAeJsY7E8
Registration closes on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Interested participants are encouraged to register before the deadline to secure their places.
ABOUT MIIA
The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) is a professional training platform dedicated to nurturing ethical, innovative and impact-driven media professionals.
Through its free quarterly online training programmes, MIIA equips journalists, editors, broadcasters, public relations practitioners and other communication professionals with practical skills, ethical grounding and strategic insights to strengthen their professional competence and respond effectively to the demands of an evolving media landscape.
FOR ENQUIRIES OR COLLABORATION
Femi Akintunde-Johnson
Coordinator
Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA)
Email: mediaintegrityiafrica@gmail.com
WhatsApp (text only): +234 803 315 0547