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Newsroom Startup 101: How to Build Profitable Newsrooms

Newsroom Startup 101: How to Build Profitable Newsrooms

Fundamentals of Building Profitable Newsrooms in Nigeria Between March 1 and 2, 2024, participants organizations within NAMIP participated in a workshop on the business of setting up a newsroom. Led by Anita Eboigbe, an experienced journalist and media manager,...

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Sales Strategies For Media Organisations

Sales Strategies For Media Organisations

By Muhammad Dalhatu  What is a Sales Strategy and what are the fundamentals of sales? This was the subject of a two-day conversation and NAMIP sales workshop facilitated by Carl Davis, Managing Director of MemeBurn this month. The workshop focused on equipping...

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Bridging the Information Gap using Whatsapp

Bridging the Information Gap using Whatsapp

By Vivian Ojomu How relevant can WhatsApp be to media organisations? You might think increased reach, better engagement but is it possible to generate revenue directly from WhatsApp as media? Well, according to Mustapha Ahmed of Lavun Community Radio, it is! He shared...

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Intro to Google AdSense for Media Organizations

Intro to Google AdSense for Media Organizations

By Muhammad Dalhatu The NAMIP monthly Community Call Series for July was facilitated by NAMIP’s Program Assistant, Muhammad Dalhatu. Muhammad led a discussion introducing Google AdSense as we gained greater insight on how to monetize news websites through Google...

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Let’s Talk About Search Engine Optimization

Let’s Talk About Search Engine Optimization

By Muhammad Dalhatu So, what is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? According to the Internet of things, it is the next best thing to make you trend online. Makes you wonder what the first best thing is right? Anyway, SEO is essentially the mix of strategies used to...

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Key Lessons on Exploring Revenue Strategies for Media

Key Lessons on Exploring Revenue Strategies for Media

By Vivian Ojomu As someone who just joined the NAMIP team recently, it was inspiring to experience the passion of the independent media organisations in the NAMIP cohort. I met with everyone in the cohort at NAMIP’s recently concluded physical workshop themed...

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Don’t Think Marketing; Think Growth

Don’t Think Marketing; Think Growth

By Muhammad Dalhatu Ever wondered about how to improve the marketing strategies for your business? I have recently joined the NAMIP team, and I got to participate in this insightful virtual workshop by marketing mentor and business coach, Claire Du Preez. The session...

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NAMIP Hosts Virtual Workshop on Digital Media Content Strategies for Newsrooms

Abuja, Nigeria — May 2, 2025 The Nigerian Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) hosted a workshop on Digital Media Content Strategy on April 29, 2025, as part of its continued efforts to support independent media organizations in their transition to digital-first...

NAMIP Hosts Virtual Workshop on Investment Readiness for Newsrooms

Abuja, Nigeria — March 25, 2025 The Nigerian Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) hosted a workshop on Investment Readiness on March 24, 2025, led by Davies Okeowo from PitchHub. The workshop covered essential aspects of business fundraising, equipping newsrooms with...

Call for Applications: Media Business Bootcamp to Equip Next-Generation Media Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

For Immediate Release March 11, 2025  Call for Applications: Media Business Bootcamp to Equip Next-Generation Media Entrepreneurs in Nigeria  The Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) is excited to announce the launch of applications for its Media Business...

NAMIP Hosts Training Suite on Marketing & Sales Models for Independent Media Organizations

Abuja, Nigeria — March 10, 2025 The Nigerian Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) between March 6 and 7, 2025, held a sales workshop, tailored to empower founders and business teams with innovative sales models and effective techniques. Expertly facilitated by the...

NAMIP Celebrates Case Studies Launch on X Spaces

The Nigerian Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) launched its case studies on February 11, 2025, showcasing how participants have tackled challenges and achieved sustainable growth since the program began in February 2022. To mark the launch, NAMIP hosted an X (fka...

NAMIP Launches Case Studies Highlighting Media Innovation in Nigeria

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NAMIP Launches Case Studies Highlighting Media Innovation in Nigeria Abuja, February 11, 2025 – The Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP), funded by the MacArthur Foundation and implemented by the Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF),...

2025 Journalism Conferences to look out for

Curious about what journalism conferences are coming up in 2025? Or maybe you missed some in 2024 and wished you had known sooner? We have compiled an extensive list of journalism conferences and networking events for 2025. These events are fantastic opportunities for...

MDIF x Special Programs Shine at #AWiM24: Driving Sustainability in African Media

By Vivian Ojomu From December 4th to 7th, NAMIP led a delegation of four organisations from the cohort to participate in various pre and post events at the African Women in Media (AWiM) Conference. Themed Media and Sustainability, #AWiM24 conference in Dakar, Senegal,...

NAMIP Hosts Final Training Suite of 2024 on Finance and Corporate Governance for Independent Media Organizations.

By Muhammad Dalhatu The Nigerian Media Innovation Program (NAMIP) concluded its final Training Suite of the year with a focused workshop on Finance and Corporate Governance for Independent Media held at the Pearl Hotel in Abuja from November 11-12, 2024. The workshop...

NAMIP Explores AI and Revenue Models at Digital Media Africa 2024

By Temitayo Akinyemi The Digital Media Africa Conference 2024, held in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 17-19, gathered media professionals, tech innovators, and regulators to discuss the future of African media. Hosted by WAN-IFRA, the conference focused on key themes...