The United States Consulate General in Lagos is extending its support for the Media Career Development Network for a second year to strengthen the capacity of emerging Nigerian journalists through a year-long Journalism Clinic beginning in November 2026.
The programme will feature 12 monthly training sessions across seven cities, including Lagos, Ibadan, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Awka and Enugu.
The U.S. Consulate and MCDN announced the programme in a press release dated November 9, 2026, explaining that it would bring together early-career journalists from print, online, radio and television organisations.
The press release was signed by Christiana Gabriel, Programme Associate, and was shared with PUNCH Online on Monday.
According to the statement, the programme will combine expert-led instruction, practical skills development and opportunities for participants to connect with experienced journalists and subject matter experts.
Explaining the objectives of the initiative, the organisers said it would equip journalists with the
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