By As the MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP) 2025 prepares for another cohort, aspiring applicants have a unique chance to gain firsthand insights into this transformative fellowship. On Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM WAT, MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication (SMC) at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), will host a webinar featuring past fellows and PAU faculty.
The session will explore the program’s curriculum, application process, and the career-defining opportunities it offers for media professionals.
The webinar, designed for journalists, broadcasters, content creators, and digital storytellers, will offer a deep dive into the fellowship’s structure, the curriculum, hands on practicals and also what to expect during the international study visit to South Africa, and how the program equips media professionals with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving industry.
For many media professionals, the MIP fellowship has been a turning point. Past fellows will share personal experiences, discussing how the training at PAU, exposure to global media practices, and networking opportunities with industry leaders helped shape their careers.
The speakers include Sakina Ahmad, a graduate of the Kano State Polytechnic and a reporter at FRCN, Fombina Fm Yola. Frank Eleanya, a senior reporter at TechCabal, and a seasoned technology and innovation journalist with extensive coverage of the Nigerian and West African tech ecosystems and Ebunoluwa Dosumu, award-winning TV presenter and producer, a content creator/brand strategist at WorldPR Media. Nifemi Oguntoye, the deputy head of presentation at TVC Communications will also speak during the session.
Dr. Ikechukwu Obiaya, Dean of the School of Media and Communication at PAU, emphasised the program’s commitment to nurturing media professionals: “Given the challenges of today’s fast-changing media space, there is an ever-greater urgency to cultivate a new generation of media professionals who will drive innovation and excellence to meet today’s media needs. SMC will leverage its extensive experience in training media professionals to equip this next cohort. And we will do this with our usual emphasis on creativity and ethics.”
With thousands of applications expected, the webinar will also walk participants through the step-by-step application process, offering tips on how to craft a compelling application, what the selection committee looks for, and how to stand out as a candidate.
Faculty members from PAU’s School of Media and Communication, who play a key role in the program’s curriculum, will also shed light on the learning modules, workshops, and hands-on training that MIP fellows receive.
The MIP webinar is free and open to all media professionals, offering a rare chance to engage with alumni, faculty, and MTN executives in an interactive session.
As the application window for MIP 2025 remains open, this webinar serves as the ultimate guide for anyone looking to take their media career to the next level. With limited spots available for the fellowship, attendees are encouraged to come prepared with their questions and seize this opportunity to gain exclusive insights into one of Nigeria’s most prestigious media fellowships.
