MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme, expanding the fellowship cohort to 25 participants as part of its efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s media landscape and mark its 25th anniversary.
According to the statement by MTN, the increase from 20 fellows in previous editions reflects its continued commitment to supporting the development of media professionals and the broader industry.
As MTN Nigeria celebrates 25 years of operations, the programme is positioned as a parallel investment in the storytellers shaping how connectivity is understood and amplified across society.
Launched in 2022 in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, the fully funded six-month certificate programme has grown into a major media capacity-building platform across Africa.
It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and networks required to lead and innovate in a rapidly evolving media and technology environment.
The fifth edition introduces an expanded cohort, a broader curriculum, and a stronger pan-African outlook aimed at enhancing participants’ exposure to media and technology ecosystems across the continent.
“The Media Innovation Programme reflects our commitment to supporting the growth and evolution of the media industry by providing access to knowledge, exposure, and meaningful engagement with the realities shaping it.
“The expansion to 25 fellows this year is a deliberate reflection of our 25-year milestone, and a reminder that as the media industry continues to evolve, there is a continued need to invest in the people and ideas that will shape its future,” said Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, MTN Nigeria, Tobe Okigbo.
The programme combines academic sessions at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, with industry engagements and an international study visit.
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