Polaris Bank: A key player in promoting journalism excellence

Stanley Ihedigbo

Polaris Bank is set to host the 2025 edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar on July 17, 2025. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” will bring together media professionals to discuss the latest trends and best practices in journalism. With two distinguished facilitators, Taiwo Obe and Abayomi Adisa, leading the session, the seminar promises to be an enlightening experience for all participants.

Now in its 11th year, Polaris Bank’s Media Capacity Seminar has grown into a flagship media education initiative supporting journalism excellence and professional development across Nigeria. Since its inception in 2015, the program has trained over 5,500 journalists, equipping them with the contemporary knowledge and tools needed to thrive in an evolving media landscape and AI era.

The 2024 edition, held in a hybrid format, recorded over 500 participants and focused on “Integrating AI Tools in Contemporary Media Practices for Innovation and Excellence.” Participants gained insights into data journalism, fact-checking, multimedia storytelling, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the newsroom.

Building on last year’s success, the 2025 edition will explore critical aspects of modern journalism, including digital storytelling, transformative newsroom practices, and emerging tools that can help journalists remain relevant in practice and impactful in today’s information age.

Attendance at the seminar is free, but registration is mandatory. Interested participants can still register via bit.ly/PAMC2025.

Polaris Bank remains committed to promoting responsible journalism through robust, consistent and premium media education and investing in initiatives that foster a more informed and progressive society.