News Central partners CJID, Premium Times on programme production

News Central has entered into partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Premium Times to produce “On the Issue” – a direct approach 15-minute docu-series that explores societal matters in primary healthcare, agriculture, and gender equality along with other pressing issues that require special attention and proffers solutions through expert opinions.

According to a statement, each episode of “On the Issue” focuses on a specific topic, providing in-depth analysis, data, community feedback and discussion with professional insights through special interviews, to offer a comprehensive understanding and give various perspectives on each issue.

This partnership, the statement said leverages the strengths and expertise of all three organisations to deliver high-quality, impactful storytelling that sheds light on critical issues affecting Nigeria and the wider African continent. “What makes this partnership historic is the coming together of 3 media institutions that are heavily focused on investigative, developmental/solutions journalism and media development.

“By utilizing the investigative journalism expertise of the partner organizations, the series aims to uncover and report on crucial issues with integrity and excellence. The exclusive series will also harmonise unique storytelling, solution journalism, and community engagement to produce compelling and captivating reports for the audience”.

The statement said all three partners will be bringing forward human and technical resources through the first season of this content. Production for On the Issue commenced in June 2024, the series will air twice every month from June to October on News Central DSTV 422, Startimes 274 on Sundays at 1 pm and a repeat broadcast on Wednesday by 4 pm. This can also be watched live on all our social media platforms.

Meanwhile,at the closing ceremony of the International Association of Women Police, News Central TV was presented an award in recognition of its role as a Pillar of Support for women especially IAWP. According to a statement, the award was presented to the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief Kayode Akintemi, by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.