British Broadcasting Corporation

Established in 1922, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world’s largest public broadcaster. It informs, educates, and entertains over 438 million people globally. In Nigeria, it broadcasts via radio and television in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Pidgin English, and Igbo. The previous award to BBC strengthened citizens’ voices in the fight against corruption and promoting accountability. With this award, BBC continues its series of radio townhall conversations, A Fada a Cika (“Words and Actions”), on corruption and accountability issues. BBC builds the capacity of journalists in investigative journalism, promotes newsroom diversity, and hosts a mentoring program for journalists with disabilities. BBC is coordinating with other On Nigeria grantees to implement this project. The award is expected to contribute to anti-corruption, accountability, and participation by amplifying community voices using local-language investigative reporting in Nigeria.

Established in 1922 by a Royal Charter, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a public service broadcaster. It broadcasts to the world on radio, television, and the internet in 28 languages. In Nigeria, it broadcasts on the radio and television in English, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin English, and Yoruba. The BBC World Service is the arm of the BBC in charge of partnerships and of the Hausa service, and has become a reputable source of information, news, and commentaries in Nigeria. With this award, the BBC World Service is launching a series of debates and conversations on critical current issues, including accountability and good governance in electricity, education, health, and elections. BBC World Service is coordinating with other Foundation partners to implement the project.