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For immediate release, September 10, 2025 The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub condemns the unlawful detention of Sodeeq Atanda, a senior reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), who was arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Ado-Ekiti. Information reaching IPC-SPJ Hub states that, “the Police had summoned Atanda based on a petition by Abayomi Fasina, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), complaining of cyberbullying, blackmail and criminal defamation.” The information further states that, “Atanda was detained at the headquarters of the Ekiti State Police Command for over eight (8) hours, on the orders of the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, upon honouring the invitation. He was also subjected to inhumane treatments by the Police officers who forced him to walk barefoot in the premises of the Police headquarters and gave him stringent bail conditions.” The Executive Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement said, “this action by the Police is clearly an attempt to further stifle press freedom and intimidate journalists reporting issues of public interest.” “The Police should desist from being used by elites to assault, arrest and detain journalists, instead they should uphold the tenets of democracy,” Mr. Arogundade further said. SPJ-Hub is also calling on the Kano State Police Command to desist from intimidating and harassing Abdulaziz Aliyu, a reporter with Waraka Online TV, who has been constantly maltreated and was detained over a publication. Yakubu Salisu, Chairman of the Association of Kano Online Journalists (ASKOJ) confirmed this incident to our Press Freedom Officer, stating that, “Abdulaziz Aliyu was detained over a story he published some months back.” SPJ-Hub reiterates that if the Police have issues with stories published or with the concerned journalists, the right and lawful process should be taken to seek redress instead of constant self-help. SGD:Melody AkinjiyanPress Freedom Officer, SPJ-Hubmelodyakinjiyan@ipcng.org

IPC MOURNS THE PASSING OF EVELYN OSAGIE, SENIOR CORRESPONDENT, THE NATION NEWSPAPER For immediate release, Monday August 18, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos – Nigeria, mourns the untimely passing of Evelyn Osagie who until her demise was a Senior Correspondent with The Nation Newspaper. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. The IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement said, “the death of Evelyn Osagie is a huge loss to the journalism community. She was a renowned journalist, who through her inclusive reports amplified the voice of women across board.” IPC noted that her journalism was not just reportage but advocacy – driving conversations and inspiring actions. “We will particularly remember Evelyn for her outstanding contributions at the recent European Union supported IPC and NAWOJ interface in Port Harcourt on creating an enabling newsroom environment for the inclusive reporting of women issues during electoral processes and at elections. She made a number of personal commitments in this regard, while also pledging that her newspaper- The Nation – would be a trailblazer in projecting the voices of female politicians ahead 2027”, Mr. Arogundade stated. SGD: Melody Akinjiyan Press Freedom Officer, IPC melodyakinjiyan@ipcng.org

Date of re-issue: July 18, 2025 Deadline for Submission: August 11, 2025 (Extended call). 1. Introduction The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), implementing partners of Component 4 (Support to Media) of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EUSDGN) Programme – Phase II, hereby invite qualified service providers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the design, development and establishment of a Virtual Media Training Platform. This platform will serve as a digital hub for enhancing the role of the Nigerian media—print, online, and broadcast—in the ethical, professional, issue-focused, inclusive, and conflict-sensitive reporting of Nigeria’s electoral processes. 2. Objective The objective of the platform is to provide a robust, interactive and accessible virtual environmentfor building the capacity of journalists and media professionals on electoral reporting, media ethics, fact-checking, misinformation and democratic governance. The platform should support real-time and self-paced learning formats. 3. Scope of Work The shortlisted service provider will be required to: 4. Eligibility Criteria EOIs are welcome from qualified firms, organisations, or individual consultants with: ·       Proven experience in e-learning platform development and management ·       Capacity to implement secure, scalable virtual solutions tailored to the Nigerian context ·       Technical capability and resources for platform development, hosting, and support. ·       Experience in multimedia content integration, user analytics, and secure platform management. ·       Strong understanding of digital learning trends and best practices. ·       Presentation of a Demo to support capacity to deliver. 5. Submission Requirements Interested parties should submit an application in not more than 5 pages (including relevant links, where applicable) entailing: ·       Summary of company/organisational/individual profile ·       Description of relevant experience and previous similar projects ·       Brief outline of proposed approach to platform development outlining features, tools, and delivery timeline. ·       Sample platform or links to prior work (where available) ·       Contact information 6. Submission Deadline All EOIs must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the email address below by August 11, 2025. Email Subject Line: EOI Submission – Virtual Media Training Platform Submit to: procurement@ipcng.org  and procurement1@cemesong.org 7. General information. The selection team shall be guided by the procurement rules guiding the project. Shortlisted applicants will be invited by the procurement team to submit quotes for provision of the service  and may be requested to submit additional information, or be engaged in relation to adjustments of certain aspects of the services, in line with the value-for-money principles of the EU-SDGN programme. EOIs are restricted to organisations or individuals residing and operating in Nigeria. Disclaimer:Submission of an Expression of Interest does not constitute a guarantee of engagement. IPC and CEMESO reserve the right to accept or reject any submission without assigning any reason. For additional inquiries, please contact:Email: procurement@ipcng.org  and procurement1@cemesong.org

Date of re-issue: 18th July, 2025 Deadline for Submission: 11th of August 2025 (Extended call) 1. Introduction The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), implementing partners of Component 4 – (Support to Media) of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme Phase II, hereby invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified service providers for the design, development, and deployment of a unified One-Stop Virtual Platform. This platform will serve as an integrated digital platform to showcase both organisations’ interventions, provide streamlined access to knowledge products, and consolidate all Component 4’s digital tools, including fact-checking and mis/disinformation tracking resources. 2. Objective To establish a centralised digital hub that enhances visibility, coordination, and effectiveness of digital interventions under Component 4. The platform will serve journalists, media professionals, fact-checkers, and citizens by providing consolidated access to: • Fact-checking tools and activities • Training modules and learning resources • Misinformation/disinformation tracking resources • Relevant media intervention strategies and outputs • Stories, blogs and investigative reports 3. Scope of Work The shortlisted provider will be responsible for:• Designing a responsive and user-friendly web platform for mobile, tablet, and desktop• Integrating existing tools such as HaltFake.org, NDR Fact-Check Menu, and Virtual Training Platform• Creating a dashboard for resource organisation, user access, and tool deployment• Embedding interactive features for reporting misinformation, downloading training kits, and showcasing impact stories• Incorporating user analytics, security protocols, and role-based access management• Ensuring ongoing technical support and maintenance • Implementing data privacy and compliance protocols• Demonstrating platform scalability and interoperability 4. Eligibility Criteria EOIs are welcome from qualified firms, organisations, or individual consultants with:• Proven experience in designing and managing digital knowledge portals or e-learning solutions• Technical expertise in web platform development, fact-checking tech, and dashboard integration• Experience working with media development, governance, or election-related projects in Nigeria or similar contexts• Capacity to deliver within a short timeline. 5. Submission Requirements Interested parties must submit a concise proposal (maximum 3 pages), including:• Company/organisational/individual profile• Description of similar past projects (with links where applicable)• Overview of proposed design and implementation strategy• Timeline for execution• Technical infrastructure and sustainability plan• Demo or access to sample platform(s) developed 6. Submission Deadline All EOIs must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the following email addresses no later than August 11th, 2025. Email Subject Line: EOI Submission – One-Stop Virtual Platform Submit to:  procurement@ipcng.org,  procurement1@cemesong.org 7. General Information EOIs will be evaluated based on technical strength, responsiveness to the eligibility criteria and submission requirements letter above. IPC and CEMESO reserve the right to accept or reject submissions without assigning any reason. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to make a presentation or submit clarifications. The engagement will follow the value-for-money principles of the EU-SDGN programme. EOIs are restricted to organisations or individuals residing and operating in Nigeria. Disclaimer: Submission of an EOI does not constitute a guarantee of contract award. 8. Contact For inquiries, please contact:procurement@ipcng.org and procurement1@cemesong.org

Date of re-issue: 18th July, 2025 Deadline for Submission: 11th of August 2025 (Extended call) 1. Introduction The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), implementing partners of Component 4 (Support to Media) of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme – Phase II, hereby invite qualified consultants—individuals or firms—to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the development of high-quality training modules for a Virtual Media Training Platform. The platform aims to serve as a dynamic digital hub for enhancing media professionalism, particularly in electoral reporting, media ethics, conflict sensitive reporting, fact-checking, countering mis/disinformation, and democratic governance. 2. Objective To develop contextually relevant, multimedia-rich, and professionally structured training modules that are aligned with virtual learning standards and tailored to Nigerian media practitioners’ needs. The modules will support both real-time and self-paced learning experiences on the Virtual Media Training Platform. 3. Scope of Work 4. Eligibility Criteria EOIs are welcome from qualified firms organisations or individual experts with: Demonstrated experience in instructional design, module development, or digital learning content creation. 5. Submission Requirements Interested parties should submit an application not exceeding 5 pages (including relevant links or attachments) comprising: 6. Submission Details All EOIs must be submitted electronically to the email addresses below no later than 11th of August, 2025. Email Subject Line: EOI Submission – Development of training module Submit to:procurement@ipcng.org and procurement1@cemesong.org 7. General Information The selection process will be guided by the procurement principles of value for money, balancing cost, quality, and impact. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit quotes for the provision of the services and to provide further details or undergo additional review stages. EOIs are restricted to organisations or individuals residing and operating in Nigeria. Disclaimer:Submission of an Expression of Interest does not constitute a guarantee of engagement. IPC and CEMESO reserve the right to accept or reject any submission without assigning any reason. 8. Contact For inquiries, please contact:procurement@ipcng.org and procurement1@cemesong.org

Date of Issue: 16th May, 2025 Deadline for Submission: 23rd May, 2025 1. Introduction The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), implementing partners of Component 4 – (Support to Media)  of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme Phase II, hereby invite Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified service providers for the design, development, and deployment of a unified One-Stop Virtual Platform. This platform will serve as an integrated digital platform to showcase both organisations’ interventions, provide streamlined access to knowledge products, and consolidate all Component 4’s digital tools, including fact-checking and mis/disinformation tracking resources. 2. Objective To establish a centralised digital hub that enhances visibility, coordination, and effectiveness of digital interventions under Component 4. The platform will serve journalists, media professionals, fact-checkers, and citizens by providing consolidated access to: • Fact-checking tools and activities • Training modules and learning resources • Misinformation/disinformation tracking resources • Relevant media intervention strategies and outputs • Stories, blogs and investigative reports 3. Scope of Work The shortlisted provider will be responsible for:• Designing a responsive and user-friendly web platform for mobile, tablet, and desktop• Integrating existing tools such as HaltFake.org, NDR Fact-Check Menu, and Virtual Training Platform• Creating a dashboard for resource organisation, user access, and tool deployment• Embedding interactive features for reporting misinformation, downloading training kits, and showcasing impact stories• Incorporating user analytics, security protocols, and role-based access management• Ensuring ongoing technical support and maintenance • Implementing data privacy and compliance protocols• Demonstrating platform scalability and interoperability 4. Eligibility Criteria EOIs are welcome from qualified firms, organisations, or individual consultants with:• Proven experience in designing and managing digital knowledge portals or e-learning solutions• Technical expertise in web platform development, fact-checking tech, and dashboard integration• Experience working with media development, governance, or election-related projects in Nigeria or similar contexts• Capacity to deliver within a short timeline. 5. Submission Requirements Interested parties must submit a concise proposal (maximum 3 pages), including:• Company/organisational/individual profile• Description of similar past projects (with links where applicable)• Overview of proposed design and implementation strategy• Timeline for execution• Technical infrastructure and sustainability plan• Demo or access to sample platform(s) developed 6. Submission Deadline All EOIs must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the following email addresses no later than 23rd May, 2025. Email Subject Line: EOI Submission – One-Stop Virtual Platform Submit to:  procurement@ipcng.org,  procurement1@cemesong.org 7. General Information EOIs will be evaluated based on technical strength, responsiveness to the eligibility criteria and submission requirements letter above. IPC and CEMESO reserve the right to accept or reject submissions without assigning any reason. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to make a presentation or submit clarifications. The engagement will follow the value-for-money principles of the EU-SDGN programme. EOIs are restricted to organisations or individuals residing and operating in Nigeria. Disclaimer: Submission of an EOI does not constitute a guarantee of contract award. 8. Contact For inquiries, please contact:procurement@ipcng.org and procurement1@cemesong.org

Date of Issue: 16th of May, 2025 Deadline for Submission: 23rd of May, 2025 1. Introduction The International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), implementing partners of Component 4 (Support to Media) of the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EUSDGN) Programme – Phase II, hereby invite qualified service providers to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the design, development and establishment of a Virtual Media Training Platform. This platform will serve as a digital hub for enhancing the role of the Nigerian media—print, online, and broadcast—in the ethical, professional, issue-focused, inclusive, and conflict-sensitive reporting of Nigeria’s electoral processes. 2. Objective The objective of the platform is to provide a robust, interactive and accessible virtual environment for building the capacity of journalists and media professionals on electoral reporting, media ethics, fact-checking, misinformation and democratic governance. The platform should support real-time and self-paced learning formats.   3. Scope of Work The shortlisted service provider will be required to: o   Seamless integration of multimedia training content including video, podcasts and other digital elements. o   Live webinars and workshops o   Self-paced learning modules o   Assessment tools and mechanisms feedback and reporting functionalities. o   Multi-device accessibility (mobile, tablet, desktop) o   Provide secure user registration, tracking, analytics and certification. o   Implement robust user authentication, profile management, and progress tracking.      ii.            Ensure data security and compliance with privacy standards.    iii.       Ensure platform scalability and sustainability. 4. Eligibility Criteria EOIs are welcome from qualified firms, organisations, or individual consultants with: ·       Proven experience in e-learning platform development and management ·       Capacity to implement secure, scalable virtual solutions tailored to the Nigerian context ·       Technical capability and resources for platform development, hosting, and support. ·       Experience in multimedia content integration, user analytics, and secure platform management. ·       Strong understanding of digital learning trends and best practices. ·       Presentation of a Demo to support capacity to deliver. 5. Submission Requirements Interested parties should submit an application in not more than 5 pages (including relevant links, where applicable) entailing: ·       Summary of company/organisational/individual profile ·       Description of relevant experience and previous similar projects ·       Brief outline of proposed approach to platform development outlining features, tools, and delivery timeline. ·       Sample platform or links to prior work (where available) ·       Contact information 6. Submission Deadline All EOIs must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the email address below by May 23, 2025. Email Subject Line: EOI Submission – Virtual Media Training Platform Submit to: procurement@ipcng.org  and procurement1@cemesong.org 7. General information. The selection team shall be guided by the procurement rules guiding the project. Shortlisted applicants will be invited by the procurement team to submit quotes for provision of the service  and may be requested to submit additional information, or be engaged in relation to adjustments of certain aspects of the services, in line with the value-for-money principles of the EU-SDGN programme. EOIs are restricted to organisations or individuals residing and operating in Nigeria. Disclaimer: Submission of an Expression of Interest does not constitute a guarantee of engagement. IPC and CEMESO reserve the right to accept or reject any submission without assigning any reason. For additional inquiries, please contact:Email: procurement@ipcng.org  and procurement1@cemesong.org