Bahaushiya News Academy Launches 6-Month Online Internship Program for Northern Nigerian Youth
Bahaushiya News Academy, the training arm of Bahaushiya News Media Group, has officially announced the launch of its 6-month Online Media and Journalism Internship Program, designed to empower young media talents across Northern Nigeria with practical newsroom skills, ethical journalism foundations, and digital media competence.
The internship will run fully online, providing flexible access to participants from all 19 Northern states. The program will admit 5 interns per state, while Kano State receives 10 slots, making a total of 105 participants for this cohort.
The internship is unpaid, but will include full mentorship, hands-on newsroom simulation, assessments, and capacity-building workshops. At the end of the program, successful participants will receive a verified Certificate of Completion, a performance report, and top-performing interns will qualify for recommendation letters and potential recruitment opportunities within Bahaushiya News Media Group.
Key Features of the Internship
- ✅ Fully Online & Accessible
- ✅ 6 Months of Practical Media Training
- ✅ Mentorship From Industry Professionals
- ✅ Certificate for All Successful Interns
- ✅ Limited Slots (Competitive Selection)
- ✅ Opportunity for Future Paid Roles
Eligibility
The program is open to:
- Youth aged 16 to 35
- Residents of Northern Nigeria
- Beginners and aspiring journalists with little or no prior experience
- Applicants with access to a smartphone/laptop and internet
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 1st November
- Application Window: 21 days
- Orientation: After shortlisting
- Program Begins: Two weeks after application closes
Applications will be submitted through an online form that will be published on the official Bahaushiya News platforms when the portal opens.
This initiative marks a major step in the company’s commitment to building professional journalism capacity in the North, nurturing young talent, and strengthening ethical media representation in an increasingly digital news landscape.
Important Dates:
Application Opens 1st NovemberA
pplication Closes 21 days after opening
Shortlisting & Orientation After closing
Internship Start Two weeks after clos
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