Ripples Nigeria

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Ripples Nigeria
Ripples Nigeria Logo.png
TypeOnline newspaper
PublisherRichmond Hill Media Limited
Editor-in-chiefSamuel Ibemere
Managing editorEdirin Etaghene, Chidi Chinedu
FoundedMay 2015
LanguageEnglish
HeadquartersLagos, Nigeria
Websitewww.ripplesnigeria.com

Ripples Nigeria is a Nigerian online newspaper based in Lagos. It was launched in 2015. It is an independent, pro-investigation multi-media online news platform focused primarily on politics, policy and economy.[1]

Awards and Nominations[]

In October 2017, Ripples Nigeria correspondent Obakeye Akin emerged finalist in the Business and Economy category of the PwC Media Excellence Awards. He was announced third place winner.[2]

In December 2017, Ebere Ndukwu of Ripples Nigeria was among ten Nigerian journalists celebrated at the 12th Wole Soyinka Investigative awards. He got a commendation in the online category.[3]

In February 2018, Kelechukwu Iruoma of Ripples Nigeria, participated in the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) and United Nations Foundation Program that produced more than 50 stories on topics such as migration linked to conflict, flooding and desertification, and the resulting impact on health and economic security. He emerged third place winner.[4]

In July 2021, Ripples Nigeria won Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge for Middle East, Turkey and Africa.[5] Its pitch, Eco-Nai+, a geo-data and geo-journalism project, that will lead to the creation of Nigeria’s first interactive digital geo-journalism platform, was selected for funding.[6][7][8]

Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism[]

Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism (RCDIJ) is a non-profit organization founded by Ripples Nigeria to support quality multimedia-based projects in investigative and data journalism, training, public advocacy and other social projects in vital areas of public interest in Nigeria.[9]

In 2018, the organization launched an annual forum called Ripples Nigeria Dialogue, to encourage debate on the current state of the country.[10][11] [12][13][14][15]

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka gave the keynote address[16] for the maiden edition entitled 'Rebuilding trust in a divided Nigeria'.[17] His speech was titled Miyetti to Haiti; Notes from a Solidarity Visit.[18] Other notable speakers were former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi,[19] Dr (Mrs) Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi and Professor Pat Utomi. The event was moderated by Dr Reuben Abati former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Ex President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria[20]

References[]

  1. ^ "About Us". Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
  2. ^ PricewaterhouseCoopers. "2017 Media Excellence Award winners Announced". PwC. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  3. ^ "PREMIUM TIMES journalist, nine others celebrated at 12th Wole Soyinka Investigative Awards - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  4. ^ "How Journalists in Nigeria are Enhancing Climate and Migration Reporting | International Center for Journalists". International Center for Journalists. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
  5. ^ "Selected Projects". Google News Initiative. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  6. ^ Adeniyi, Olawale (2021-07-14). "Ripples Nigeria Wins Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge, To Launch Historic Project". Nigeria News. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  7. ^ "Three Nigeria media, 19 others to get $2.1m Google project funding". Media Career Services. 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  8. ^ Nigeria, Ripples (2021-07-14). "Ripples Nigeria wins Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge, to launch historic project". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  9. ^ "About Us". Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  10. ^ http://www.ripplesdialogue.com/
  11. ^ "Wole Soyinka, Peter Obi speak at maiden edition of Ripples Nigeria Dialogue in Lagos". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  12. ^ "Schoolgirls abduction: Soyinka flays Buhari for attending Ganduje daughter's wedding". Punch Newspaper. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  13. ^ "Why Soyinka, Peter Obi, others attacked Buhari in Lagos". The News. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  14. ^ "Nigeria is sick and empty- Wole Soyinka". The Nation Newspaper. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-07-24.
  15. ^ "Soyinka and Nigeria's Dinner With the Devil, By Reuben Abati". Premium Times Opinion. 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  16. ^ "Resist hate speech bill, Soyinka tells Nigerians". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  17. ^ "Soyinka to Buhari: Stop shedding unjust tears, deal with bloodthirsty terrorists - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2018-03-16. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  18. ^ "Aren’t Herdsmen Terrorists in Nigeria? - THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  19. ^ siteadmin (2018-03-17). "I Did Not Say Nigerians Have Lost Trust In President Buhari - Peter Obi | Sahara Reporters". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  20. ^ Declare Herdsmen Terrorists, Soyinka Tells FG • Channels Television, retrieved 2018-09-17
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