Winners will be honoured at Annual Conference in Umuahia, 9–13 November
The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has announced commencement of nominations for its 2026 Public Interest and Development Media Award.
The Award will be presented at the NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference, holding from 9 to 13 November at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, under the theme “In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development.”
According to a statement by NBA-SPIDEL Chair, Prof. Uju Agomoh and Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee (CPC), Sir. Ejike Ezenwa (SAN, FCArb), the Award is aimed to celebrate journalists whose work serves the public good.
Objectives of the Award
* Recognise outstanding media contributions to public interest and development in Nigeria.
* Promote investigative and accountability journalism that exposes corruption, injustice, human rights violations and institutional failures.
* Encourage reporting on access to justice, constitutional rights, democratic governance and the rule of law.
* Promote media coverage of social development issues, including education, healthcare, gender equality, environmental justice and poverty reduction.
* Encourage ethical, accurate, balanced and impactful journalism.
* Strengthen collaboration between the legal profession and the media in advancing justice and sustainable development.
It is open to journalists and media practitioners in print, broadcast and online practice, as well as Nigeria-based media organisations, freelance journalists, photojournalists and documentary producers. Entries must have been published or broadcast between January and October 2026.
Voting is open now and closes on Thursday, 5 November 2026. To nominate, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2WZXWyx7WzVA83xfdOCIdkOS5sueevEiUnBfDdVkh_68RAA/viewform?usp=dialog.
The award is aimed to celebrate responsible, independent and development-focused journalism for a more just, fair and prosperous society.
The NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law works to advance public interest law, access to justice, human rights and sustainable development in Nigeria. The forthcoming Annual Conference will bring together lawyers, policymakers, civil society and the media.