Calabar, Nigeria – Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative And Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ) will be holding its one-day symposium in January 2025 in Calabar, Cross River State.
The symposium, dubbed “The Biggest” in the state, is open to the general public, media practitioners, journalists, bloggers, vloggers, law enforcement agents, storytellers, and stakeholders interested in freedom of expression.
Theme: “Journalism And Crossing The Cyber Crimes Act Hurdles”
DATE: January 2nd, 2025.
VENUE: Pearl Ball Hall, Transcorp Hotel, Calabar.
Time: 10:00 AM
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR: His Excellency, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Governor of Cross River State.
Guests of Honour:
1. His Excellency, Chief Clement Ebri.
2. His Excellency, Donald Duke.
3. His Excellency Senator Liyel Imoke.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Nneota Egbe, Editor, Channels Television.
Topic: Digital Journalism: Existing Laws, Professionalism, And The Implications
SPEAKER: Fisayo Soyombo, Founder, Foundation for Investigative Journalists (FIJ).
Topic: Investigative Journalism In The Digital Age: History And Navigating Legal Conundrums.
PANEL TOPIC: Digital Journalism And Community Building; Business, Legal, And Practical Perspectives.
Panelists:
1. Dayo Aiyetan – Founder, International Center For Investigative Reporting (ICIR).
2. F. Baba Isa Esq. – Legal Practioner.
3. Dr Monday Ashibogwu – CEO, Republic Media Limited.
4. Charles Kalu: General Manager, People’s FM, Abuja.