IJP offers fellowship [Northern Europe]

Journalists ages 18 to 40 from Germany, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden can apply for this fellowship.

The International Journalisten-Programme (IJP) organizes the German-Northern European Journalists' Bursary.

The program will send up to 11 German and 11 Nordic journalists to work in German or Nordic newsrooms of their choice while also researching stories for their home organization.

The fellowship will begin April 2020, with a three-day introduction conference in one of the Nordic capitals or Berlin, and run until May 30, 2020.

Selected candidates will receive EUR3,800, which should cover airfares, transportation, accommodation and meals.

The deadline is Nov. 15.

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Gabo Foundation offers grant for new narratives on drugs [Latin America]

Journalists in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay and Peru can apply for this fund.

The Gabo Foundation, with support from the Open Society Foundations, organizes the first edition of the Fund for Investigative Journalism and New Narratives on Drugs.

The initiative will provide US$2,500 to US$8,000 to reporting projects that broaden the perspectives with which drugs are addressed in the region, and that enhances stories on public health, human rights, youth and women, the environment, and the rural context of illegal substances.

Applicants can enter in three categories: investigative journalism, local journalism and innovative journalism.

A total of 25 fellows will be selected. They will receive mentorship and guidance for six months.

The deadline is Nov. 1.

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LAPO bags Best Microfinance Bank of the Year Award

LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited has been adjudged the “Best Microfinance Bank of the Year” in the country. The award was presented to the bank during the 7th annual BusinessDay Banks' and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards in Lagos. LAPO accounts for 24 percent of total Microfinance credit in Nigeria.

Speaking at the event, the MD/CEO Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe said "this is the 6th time we are winning this award. This is a clear indication that the innovative processes and products we have been working hard for since inception is yielding positive results".

Ehigiamusoe who was delighted by the recognition from The BAFI Awards said; “This award mark another milestone for LAPO Group and is a testament of the diligent execution of the bank’s strategic initiatives on customer service. It complements the  positive feedback from customers and is a recognition of our improving efficiencies, service quality and innovation.”

The BAFI awards is the most prestigious recognition event for outstanding performance in Nigeria’s Financial services' industry and several of it’s winners have gone to global acclaim by winning international awards.

The award cut across banking, insurance, fintech, capital market, markets infrastructure and technology, investment management, pension funds, trustees, registrars, stockbroking and the liked.

BAFI winners are rigorously determined by an independent panel which benchmarks nominees against global peers.