Legit.ng's Dave Ibemere Joins MTN Media Innovation Program

Dave Ibemere, the senior business editor at Legit.ng, has been selected as one of 42 media professionals from across Africa to participate in the inaugural MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme. This initiative aims to strengthen journalism and promote digital transformation within the media sector.

Ibemere represents Nigeria in this program, which includes participants from 10 African countries. The program is a collaboration between MTN Group, the University of Johannesburg, and The African Editors Forum.

It covers various topics such as digital journalism, storytelling, artificial intelligence, audience engagement, media entrepreneurship, and ethical practices. The curriculum consists of online academic modules and an in-person immersion phase at the University of Johannesburg.

The initiative addresses challenges faced by news organizations, including changing audience habits and declining traditional media revenues. Participants are expected to devise innovative approaches to enhance newsroom operations and storytelling.

This fellowship provides Ibemere with the opportunity to collaborate with media professionals across Africa and explore new technologies to improve journalism quality.