Investigative journalists of Akwa Ibom State origin have until 23 October to enter the 2026 Ray Ekpu Prize for Investigative Journalism, with N1.75 million in prize money available to the three top-ranked entries.
The Ray Ekpu Prize Committee announced that submissions opened on 5 October with the competition restricted to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) practising in Nigeria.
Sponsored by the Inoyo Toro Foundation, Ibom Heritage Preservation Foundation and Umoh Joshua, the award recognises outstanding investigative journalism across print, online, radio and television platforms.
Eligible entries must have been published or broadcast between 21 October 2025, and 20 October 2026. Applicants are required to provide evidence of publication or broadcast, including verifiable details of the date, time and media organisation responsible for the report.
