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CONTINENTAL REINSURANCE JOURNALISM AWARDS

Application Deadline: February 15th, 2024.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The original and longest running award scheme of its kind, the 9th edition of the pan-African (Re)Insurance Journalism Awards is inviting entries from across the continent to be submitted in English, French or Arabic between November 14th, 2023 and February 15th, 2024. The awards are an extension of Continental Reinsurance’s continued commitment to the advancement of excellence in the industry. They pay tribute to an industry that has in countless cases helped individuals and businesses to recover from injury and loss.

ELIGIBILITY:

Entrants must be journalists based in any African country

Categories of Entry:

Best Re/Insurance Print Article- English

Best Re/Insurance Online Article- English

Best Re/Insurance Broadcast Article- English

Best Re/Insurance French Entry- Print, Broadcast or Online

Best Re/Insurance Arabic Entry- Print, Broadcast or Online

Only one entry can be entered for each category

Submission can be either a published article – print, online or broadcast (radio/television clip) in English, French or Arabic.

Include your name, media organisation, the publishing/broadcasting date, a brief profile together with details on your experience (50 – 100) and a photo.

The review period of the entries is 12 months leading up to the submission deadline date.

BENEFIT:

Award recipients are recognised at the Awards Ceremony to be held alongside an industry event and will receive a complimentary invitation to the event (health and government restrictions permitting). The cost of travel and hotel accommodation will be borne by Continental Re.

The names and photos of the award recipients and the awards that they have won will be published in Continental Re’s literature and online channels to celebrate the achievements of the award winners.

Recipients may use their award titles for their own professional development.

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LEVENTIS FOUNDATION (NIGERIA) TRAINING PROGRAMME IN MODERN AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

Application Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023

LOCATION: Nigeria

The objective of the training, which is FREE OF ALL COSTS to the beneficiary, is to create in Nigeria, generations of committed young practical farmers who will act as a catalyst for an agricultural revolution in their communities while advancing the food system. Admission is open to both male and female candidates.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be physically fit.

Ability to read and write in English (evidence of a minimum of secondary leaving school certificate may be required).

Aged between 18 and 40 years old.

Pass both written and oral test prior to final selection.

Should demonstrate a perceivable interest in agriculture.

Proof of a farming background is an advantage.

BENEFIT:

Tuition and boarding (including feeding) are provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the course.

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