MIIA Wraps 2025 With A Bang: Third Free Online Training Holds This October

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced the schedule and faculty for its third quarterly free online training programme, set to hold on Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th October 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (WAT) via Google Meet.

The training, which has consistently attracted professionals from across the continent, will feature four rich modules delivered by respected industry experts.

Programme Outline:

Day 1 – Saturday, 11 October 2025

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Understanding & Reporting the Economy & Finance

Facilitator: Marcel Okeke – former Chief Economist at Zenith Bank Plc; Editor of the defunct Business Concord; ex-Business Editor at The Punch; now CEO of Mascot Consult & Communication Ltd.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Public Relations and Organisational Competitiveness

Facilitator: Johnson Onime – former Executive Director (Corporate & Public Affairs) at Daar Communications PLC; currently Principal Consultant at Intense Concepts & Associates Ltd.

Day 2 – Saturday, 18 October 2025

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Understanding Media Relations

Facilitator: Dr. Monday Ashibogwu – ex-General Manager (Digital Editions) at Leadership Newspapers; CEO/Editor-in-Chief of Quick News Africa; currently Group Managing Director at Billsbox Services.

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

From Conception to Birth: The Full Cycle of Investigative Stories

Facilitator: Fisayo Soyombo – multiple award-winning investigative journalist and Founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism.

Registration:

Participation is entirely free, but registration is required. Interested persons can reserve their seats via: https://forms.gle/rD4edS7a66PzunJp6.

Past attendees have testified to the transformative impact of the MIIA training:

“My special appreciation goes to the organisers of this training. From the very first lecture to the last, I gained immense value. I’m happy to have been a part of this! Thank you!” – Success Nwabuogor

“It’s rewarding, thank you and thank God for your sacrificial giving…”  – Gregory Olisedumbili Chiadika

“Special thanks to our facilitators for sharing their expertise and experiences. I’m looking forward to applying the lessons learned and becoming a better professional.”  – Marvel Atoro-Tywo

“Despite a few moments of unstable network connectivity, I found the sessions… particularly enriching.”  – Abdulateef Ahmed (Research Lead, News Central TV)

“Thank you for putting together these lectures and well-bred facilitators. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.”  – Timothy Chika Paul

“I truly appreciate the time and effort that went into making it impactful.” – Ademola Stephen Aderele

MIIA is a training initiative committed to raising a new generation of ethical, innovative and impact-driven African media professionals. Since its inception, the initiative has provided journalists, editors, PR practitioners and broadcasters with practical skills and values essential for excellence in the media landscape.