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Jackie Opara-Fatoye

@jackyopara

Regional deputy editor, Sub-Saharan Africa (English) @SciDevNet, coordinator: Nigerian ass of science journalists &freelance writers network, Fellow @NatPress

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This story we just published SciDev.Net had me spending hours watching the Serengeti Masai Mara great migration videos scidev.net/global/news/ur…

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One thing that makes us SciDev.Net the number one source of science news are stories such as this - Scientists develop a bacteria-powered battery that harvests energy from microorganisms in the soil to recharge itself. It is low cost and always on! scidev.net/global/news/ba…

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How can the Nigerian government address concerns about GM crops? Samuel Agele, professor and researcher in plant ecophysiology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure answers this question in our latest podcast episode. LISTEN: scidev.net/sub-saharan-af… Fed Min of Agric & Food Security

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This is an example of a media article written by a researcher about their research. It's an expert opinion article, with a catchy but not exaggerated headline, written mostly in plain English. sunrise.ug/opinions/20241… NARO_MUZARDI Barbara M Zawedde Script Training

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In this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter Michael Kaloki speaks with African scientists and researchers about the need for better communication of scientific research. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

In this episode of Africa Science Focus, reporter <a href="/mkaloki/">Michael Kaloki</a> speaks with African scientists and researchers about the need for better communication of scientific research.

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Ever wondered why research can be hard to understand? In this episode, Science communicator, Jackie Opara-Fatoye shares challenges researchers encounter when sharing their findings. Listen to the episode to get tips to make research more accessible. LISTEN: scidev.net/global/podcast…

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Effective dissemination of scientific discoveries is vital for tackling societal challenges. Listen to @JackyOpara science journalist at SciDev.Net & researchers Teboho Mofokeng & Amber Abrams as they discuss #limitedfunding, #technicaljargon & #poormediacoverage👇buff.ly/3V3otHc

Effective dissemination of scientific discoveries is vital for tackling societal challenges. Listen to @JackyOpara science journalist at <a href="/SciDevNet/">SciDev.Net</a> &amp; researchers <a href="/mfkteb/">Teboho Mofokeng</a> &amp; Amber Abrams as they discuss #limitedfunding, #technicaljargon &amp; #poormediacoverage👇buff.ly/3V3otHc
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In Namibia’s Kavango East, farmers supported by SGCIAfrica are using locally developed biofertilisers to grow protein-rich legumes—and combat malnutrition at the source. #foodsecurity #agtech scidev.net/global/support…

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Prof Abdoulaye DJIMDE, president of the Pathogens Genomic Diversity Network Africa, says scientists have identified the genetic diversity of the malaria parasite. This can identify genetic markers that indicate resistance before treatment failure occurs. scidev.net/global/opinion…

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A science-led project is tackling youth unemployment and food waste in Ghana. In 2024, the country produced 1.6 million tonnes of cashew apples, 90% of which went to waste. The MA-CASH project is reversing that trend, providing youth with tools to utilize this underutilized

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Today, research, development and innovation are no longer confined to labs or journals they circulate and are shared through traditional media and social networks. Our #ChampionsAVoS know this well! #VoicesOfChange #AfricanVoicesOfScience

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The Nigeria Association of Science Journalism (NASJ) in collaboration with DevComs invites you to an insightful virtual programme themed: 🧪 *Science Journalism in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Tools. Date :14 Nov,2025. Time:5:00pm

The Nigeria Association of Science Journalism (NASJ) in collaboration with <a href="/Devcoms/">DevComs</a> invites you to an insightful virtual programme themed:
🧪 *Science Journalism in the Age of AI: Opportunities, Risks, and Tools.
Date :14 Nov,2025.
Time:5:00pm
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Today feels like a personal win as NASJ Coordinator We have been re-admitted to World Federation of Science Journalists, heading to #WCSJ2025 in SA, new members joining+trainings underway. Our first webinar on “Science Journalism in the Age of AI, done.Thanks to DevComs, @NatureAfrica’s Akin Jimoh, Titilope Fadare

Today feels like a personal win as NASJ Coordinator 
 We have been re-admitted to <a href="/WFSJ/">World Federation of Science Journalists</a>, heading to #WCSJ2025 in SA, new members joining+trainings underway. Our first webinar on “Science Journalism in the Age of AI, done.Thanks to <a href="/Devcoms/">DevComs</a>, @NatureAfrica’s Akin Jimoh, <a href="/tittyfady/">Titilope Fadare</a>