The International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Lokoja Satellite Campus, has commenced the sale of admission forms for the 2026/2027 academic session into its Diploma (DIP), Higher Diploma (HD) and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) programmes.
The programmes cover Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising and Multimedia, and are designed for aspiring and practising media professionals as well as workers in related fields.
The IIJ Lokoja Campus is located at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat/Press Centre, Lord Lugard Road, Lokoja, Kogi State.
The institute said its programmes are suitable for serving journalists seeking to sharpen their professional skills in broadcast and print journalism, as well as non-journalists working in public relations, protocol and communication-related positions.
Beneficiaries may include personnel in ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), local government councils, religious organisations, military and paramilitary establishments, including the Police, Nigeria Customs Service, Immigration Service, Correctional Service and Civil Defence Corps.
According to the institute, the programmes are intended to improve participants’ skills, competence and knowledge in journalism, publishing, public relations and advertising.
Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission into the Diploma programme must possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent from NABTEB or NECO.
Candidates are required to have at least five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings, including Mathematics and English Language.
For the Higher Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma programmes, applicants are required to possess a Diploma, National Diploma (ND) or First Degree from a recognised Nigerian higher institution.
About the International Institute of Journalism
The International Institute of Journalism is a professional training institution established to provide journalism and allied-media education.
The institute stated that it is recognised by the Nigeria Press Council (NPC) as a professional institute for the training of journalists in accordance with the NPC enabling Decree of 1992.
It also maintains linkages with educational institutions and professional bodies in Nigeria offering related programmes, with the aim of providing opportunities for its graduates to use their qualifications for further studies at universities and other higher institutions, subject to the admission requirements of such institutions.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants can obtain the admission form from the Office of the Coordinator, International Institute of Journalism, Lokoja Satellite Campus, NUJ Press Centre, Lokoja, Kogi State.
The application form costs N10,000.
For further enquiries, applicants may contact:
08036123299
08036065618
09017338366
08056594050
08171922246
08170571769
The IIJ urged qualified candidates interested in advancing their careers in journalism, public relations, advertising and multimedia to take advantage of the 2026/2027 admission exercise.