Daily Trust Foundation Launches DTF Journalism Academy

By The Insight

Daily Trust Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Media Trust Group, has announced the official launch of the DTF Journalism Academy, a new initiative dedicated to advancing journalism training and professional development across Nigeria.

Since its establishment in 2017, the Foundation has trained over 2,000 journalists nationwide in diverse aspects of journalism, with generous support from the MacArthur Foundation.

Our goal is to provide journalists with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving media environment.

It has also consistently championed humanitarian causes and capacity-building programmes, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the media landscape in Nigeria.

The launch of the Academy is scheduled to take place at 12noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in the premises of Media Trust Group, Abuja. The Guest of Honour at the event will be Dr Kole Shettima, the Africa Director, MacArthur Foundation. The Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times and President of the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigerian Chapter, Mr Musikiliu Mojeed, will give the keynote address. Many media and journalism bodies in Nigeria will be represented at the launch.

According to Dr Theophilus Abbah, the Programme Director of the Foundation, “The DTF Journalism Academy is designed to organize seminars, workshops, conferences, webinars and other capacity-building programmes, through partnership and collaboration with diverse local and international organizations. Our goal is to provide journalists with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving media environment.”

At the launch event, the Foundation will also unveil its free digital learning platform, where journalists can access courses in media and communication. This innovative platform has been developed in partnership with Bayero University, Kano, and will serve as a hub for continuous learning and professional growth.

The Academy is a registered member of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development (NITAD), underscoring its commitment to global standards in training and development.

The launch of the DTF Journalism Academy marks a significant milestone in the Foundation’s mission to empower journalists and strengthen the role of the media in Nigeria’s democratic and developmental journey.