The Trustees of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME) have announced that the 34th edition of the Awards will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.
Prizes will be presented across key competitive categories of journalism, spanning reporting, commentary, and design.
DAME will also confer honorary fellowships on three veteran media professionals whose contributions have left a lasting mark on Nigerian journalism.
The honourees are Najeem Jimoh, former editor of The Punch; Dare Babarinsa, co-founder and former executive editor of TELL Magazine; and Owei Lakemfa, respected columnist, labour advocate, and former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity.
For 34 years, DAME has served as a platform that celebrates journalism which informs, educates, challenges, and inspires the Nigerian public.
Since its inception in 1992, the Awards have recognised more than 600 distinguished media professionals and organisations committed to upholding and elevating the standards of the craft.
With every edition, DAME reinforces the conviction that credible and responsible storytelling is essential to nation-building and the preservation of democratic values.
The 2025 ceremony will convene journalists, editors, broadcasters, industry leaders, policymakers, development partners, and friends of the media to honour excellence across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Beyond the accolades, the event provides an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication, courage, and creativity journalists bring to their work each day, often under demanding circumstances.
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DAME extends its appreciation to its esteemed partners, including UNICEF, the Lagos State Government, NLNG, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and others whose enduring support strengthens the mission of the Awards.
DAME maintains that good journalism matters — by advancing ethical reporting, deepening accountability, and serving the public interest.
As preparations progress for the 34th edition, DAME remains steadfast in its commitment to celebrating the stories that shape our nation and the storytellers whose work keeps the public informed, engaged, and inspired.
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