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Here are some notable Nigerian journalists and media outlets:

Notable Nigerian Journalists:

  1. Dele Giwa (1947-1986) - Founder of Newswatch magazine and a pioneer of investigative journalism in Nigeria.
  2. Ray Ekpu (1942-2017) - Co-founder of Newswatch magazine and a prominent journalist who covered many significant events in Nigeria's history.
  3. Dan Agbese (1942-2019) - A veteran journalist and editor who worked for several Nigerian newspapers, including The Guardian and The Punch.
  4. Kadaria Ahmed - A renowned journalist and TV presenter who has worked for several Nigerian media outlets, including Channels Television and The Cable.
  5. Chude Jideonwo - A journalist and media entrepreneur who has worked for several Nigerian media outlets, including The Punch and The Cable.
  6. Yinka Adegoke - A journalist and media executive who has worked for several Nigerian media outlets, including The Punch and ThisDay.
  7. Azu Ishiekwene - A journalist and media executive who has worked for several Nigerian media outlets, including The Punch and The Guardian.

Nigerian Media Outlets:

  1. The Punch - A daily newspaper that was founded in 1971 and is one of the most widely read newspapers in Nigeria.
  2. The Guardian - A daily newspaper that was founded in 1983 and is known for its in-depth reporting and analysis.
  3. ThisDay - A daily newspaper that was founded in 1995 and is known for its investigative reporting and coverage of national and international news.
  4. The Cable - An online news platform that was founded in 2012 and is known for its investigative reporting and coverage of politics and business in Nigeria.
  5. Premium Times - An online news platform that was founded in 2011 and is known for its investigative reporting and coverage of politics and corruption in Nigeria.
  6. Channels Television - A private television station that was founded in 1993 and is known for its news and current affairs programming.
  7. NTA (Nigerian Television Authority) - A state-owned television station that was founded in 1977 and is known for its news and current affairs programming.

Awards and Recognition:

  1. The Wole Soyinka Prize for Investigative Journalism - An annual award that recognizes outstanding investigative journalism in Nigeria.
  2. The Nigerian Media Merit Awards - An annual award that recognizes outstanding journalism in Nigeria.
  3. The Africa Investigative Journalism Awards - An annual award that recognizes outstanding investigative journalism across Africa.

These are just a few examples of the many talented Nigerian journalists and media outlets that have made significant contributions to the field of journalism in Nigeria.