Tax Justice, Equity and Transparency

The project initiates a targeted selection process aiming to recruit 12 young, early-career business reporters from Lagos, Taraba, Cross River, and Kano, with a focus on increasing female representation in local-level accountability reporting. Utilising diverse channels, including social media and direct messaging, ensures broad outreach for applications.

Following selection, journalists undergo a comprehensive three-day training programme covering investigative and data journalism, with a specific emphasis on tax-related issues.

Expert faculty, including partners like International Budget Partnership (IBP) and tax equity specialists, provide technical sessions on tax policies, laws, and contemporary issues.

Mentorship forms a crucial component, with three experienced editors guiding journalists throughout the project to produce quality investigative reports which can be seen HERE.