MacArthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has unveiled a new initiative, Nigeria Next, aimed at investing in young Nigerians to drive social and economic change across the country. In an email, the Foundation’s Nigeria Director,…
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The European Union (EU) and MacArthur Foundation have restated their commitment to protecting the cultural identity and rights of Abuja’s Original Inhabitants, as the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) laid the…
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The Nigerian media industry has been identified as facing challenges of funding, technology, content, credibility, press freedom, and professional safety. Similarly, this is in addition to fragmentation and changing consumption habits of…
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The Country Director of the MacArthur Foundation, Dr. Kole Shettima, has stressed the importance of financial independence for media organisations in fostering sustainable democracy and promoting accountability in Nigeria. Dr. Shettima…
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Investigative and data-driven journalism are critical and important in sustaining good governance and building public confidence in the system President, Society of Nigerian Broadcaster and Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Kasher,…
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Welcome Address on the 30th Anniversary and End of On Nigeria Program Celebrations in Nigeria Kole Shettima MacArthur Foundation October 9, 2024 Professor Bolanle Awe and I welcome you to these double celebrations. It is the…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the MacArthur Foundation has demonstrated the importance of collaboration in advancing democracy in Nigeria. Shettima spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the 30th anniversary of the MacArthur Foundation. …
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The Ford Foundation, Luminate Group, MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and the Carnegie Corporation have launched a $20 million fund to strengthen democracy in the West African region. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that some traditional rulers are conniving with illegal miners in parts of the country despite the negative impacts of mining on their communities and the country generally. …
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The Akin Fadeyi Foundation, on Wednesday, honoured an anti-corruption crusader and Country Director at the McArthur Foundation, Kole Shettima. The commendation was made during the Impact Series, a virtual event organised by the…
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