MTN Nigeria Media Innovation 2025 – Fully Funded Training
MTN Nigeria Media Innovation Fellowship 2025 is a Fully Funded Training for Journalists and media personnel.
Continuing the Legacy of Media Excellence and building on the success of the previous three cohorts, MTN Nigeria is set to sponsor the 4th edition of the Media Innovation Fellowship (MIF) in collaboration with the School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University.
The program is designed to empower Nigerian journalists and media professionals,
Programme Overview
The MTN MIF is a 6-week immersive training programme spread over six months. It equips media practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and innovative approaches required to navigate the evolving media landscape.
This fully-funded programme runs from May 19 to October 24, 2025, and will select 20 outstanding journalists from diverse media organizations across Nigeria.
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Training Overview
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Receiving Country: South Africa
- Eligibility: Open to media practitioners and content creators in Nigeria
- Stipend: Participants will receive a stipend to cover expenses during the programme
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
What to Expect from the MTN MIF-4
Participants will gain valuable insights into media innovation, ICT integration, and strategic brand positioning. With a focus on creativity and ethics, the programme aims to reshape journalism in Nigeria, fostering excellence and innovation.
Key Benefits of the Programme
Participants will:
- Understand the impact of ICT, AI, and digital transformation on media.
- Enhance their writing, reporting, and storytelling skills.
- Gain insights into MTN’s corporate strategy, brand alignment, and operations.
- Experience exclusive industry visits, including MTN Nigeria’s offices and its global headquarters in South Africa.
- Explore the Nigerian ICT and telecoms landscape and MTN’s pivotal role.
- Learn how to monetize their skills in the evolving media industry.
- Visit the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, for a global media perspective.
- Discover the role of media in diplomatic relations across Africa.
- Compete for a N1 million innovation grant for outstanding telecom sector reportage or groundbreaking media ideas.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a media practitioner or content creator in Nigeria.
- Possess a valid international passport.
- Pass a written test and subsequent interview(s).
- Obtain a written release from their employer to participate.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the selection test.
Programme Structure
- 70+ Class sessions
- 19 Days on campus
- 5 Days off-campus fieldwork
- 2 Days at MTN offices
- 7 Days in South Africa
- 1 Day at an Innovation Hub
- 1 Day in nature
- 1 Day for a final capstone project
Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to be part of Cohort-4 of the MTN Media Innovation Fellowship. Visit the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University website to submit your application starting March 24, 2025.
Take the next step in your media career—apply today!
Click Here to Apply Through the Official Website
Happy Applying and Congratulations in Advance!
